Rome, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
31,795 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,857 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$682 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$746 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oneida County
3
Utica-Rome Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oneida County
4
Utica-Rome Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 31 20
Feb 3 23 23
Mar 3 15 31
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 4 6 38
Dec 4 25 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Schools

Gansevoort Elementary School
<1 miles, SE 1.4 star
Lyndon H Strough Middle School
1 miles, E 1.4 star
Louis v Denti Elementary School
1 miles, E 2.3 star

Colleges

Hamilton College
13 miles, S 3.7 star
Utica College
14 miles, SE 2.8 star
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
14 miles, SE 3.2 star

Hospitals

Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc
2 miles, E 2.3 star
Oneida Healthcare Center
13 miles, SW 3.2 star
Faxton-St Luke's Healthcare
14 miles, SE 1.4 star

Airports

Watertown International Airport
59 miles, N 1 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
71 miles, SW 1 star