Rome, NY โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Oneida County ยท New York

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Rome based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Rome
National Avg
New York Avg
Population: 65Income: 39Home Value: 14Safety: 100Education: 22Median Age: 67Climate: 50Cost of Living: 48

Quick Stats

Population

31,795

2023 ACS

Median Income

$58,857

2023

Median Home Value

$137,200

2023

Median Rent

$871

2023

Median Age

40.4

Unemployment

6.8%

Cost of Living Index

95.4

100 = national avg

Rome is a city in Oneida County, New York, with a population of 31,795 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Rome is one of the communities in New York.

The median household income in Rome is $58,857, and the median home value is $137,200. The cost of living index is 95.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $871 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, and the median age is 40.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

31,795

Male

16,277

51.2%

Female

15,518

48.8%

Median Age

40.4

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

15.3%

High School or Higher

38.0%

Foreign Born

3.2%

Veterans

7.2%

Married

33.3%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.288

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

83.6%

Foreign Born

3.2%

White
83.6%
Black
4.7%
Asian
1.8%
Native American
0.1%
Two or More
7.3%
Other
2.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

6.8%

2,178 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

93.2%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
470 (21.6%)
Puerto Rican
1,157 (53.1%)
Cuban
28 (1.3%)
Dominican
218 (10.0%)
Guatemalan
4 (0.2%)
Other Hispanic
301 (13.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
26 (4.6%)
Chinese
210 (37.1%)
Filipino
224 (39.6%)
Korean
62 (11.0%)
Pakistani
9 (1.6%)
Thai
7 (1.2%)
Other Asian
28 (4.9%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
41 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

30,021

English Only

93.8%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

965 speakers

Limited English

2.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
965 (3.2%)
Other Indo-European
172 (0.6%)
Arabic
150 (0.5%)
Chinese
144 (0.5%)
Other Asian
117 (0.4%)
Slavic Languages
114 (0.4%)
German
75 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
50 (0.2%)
Tagalog
36 (0.1%)
Other Languages
23 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.7%

Limited English Proficiency

2.3%

Spanish
33.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
27.9% limited English
Arabic
20.0% limited English
Chinese
81.3% limited English
Other Asian
66.7% limited English
Slavic Languages
22.8% limited English
German
44.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
46.0% limited English
Tagalog
72.2% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,288

7.2% of population

Disability Rate

21.0%

480 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$45,022

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
20.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
26.4%
Vietnam
33.3%
Korea
8.4%
World War II
0.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.7%
35-54
21.2%
55-64
21.4%
65-74
25.5%
75+
26.2%

Male Veterans

2,103

91.9%

Female Veterans

185

8.1%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$45,022

Non-Veteran Income

$35,879

Difference

$9,143

25.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

480

Without Disability

1,808

Disability Rate

21.0%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

28,695

#1 Ancestry

Italian

22.5% (7,143)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

16.1% (5,116)

#3 Ancestry

German

14.5% (4,615)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Italian
22.5%
Irish
16.1%
German
14.5%
English
8.5%
Polish
7.7%
American
6.6%
French
4.1%
Welsh
1.4%
Ukrainian
1.2%
Scottish
1.2%
European
1.1%
Dutch
1.0%
Arab
0.9%
Swiss
0.5%
Scotch-Irish
0.5%
Swedish
0.5%
Canadian
0.4%
Russian
0.4%
Sub-Saharan African
0.2%
West Indian
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

13,859

Family Households

7,644

55.2%

Married Couples

4,536

32.7%

Non-Family Households

6,215

44.8%

Single Mother Households

2,027

14.6%

Single Father Households

1,081

7.8%

Living Alone

5,430

39.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

5,697

In Married Couple

2,568

45.1%

With Single Mother

2,476

43.5%

With Single Father

653

11.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$75,542

Married Couple Income

$96,136

Single Mother Income

$44,743

Single Father Income

$41,051

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

419

Grandparents Responsible

128

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$58,857

-20% vs national

Per Capita Income

$31,946

-14% vs national

Poverty Rate

18.1%

+33% vs national

Gini Index

0.4325

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.8%

+31% vs national

SNAP Recipients

20.1%

of households

How Rome Compares

Rome vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Rome is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Rome. The median household income here is $58,857.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
22.3%
$25-50K
22.3%
$50-75K
17.0%
$75-100K
13.8%
$100-150K
16.0%
$150-200K
5.0%
$200K+
3.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.8%

+36% vs NY avg

Labor Force

13,750

Employed

12,741

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

15.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

38.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

40.4

Work from Home

12.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

95.4

100 = national avg

-4.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$41,966

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$99,193

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
99.6
Food
95.0
Transportation
90.0
Healthcare
96.0
Utilities
96.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$926

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,172

per month

The median household income in Rome, NY is $58,857, which is 19.6% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $31,946. The poverty rate of 18.1% is higher than the NY state average of 10.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4325, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 13,750. 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 73.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 95.4, which is 4.6% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 99.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,966 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$155,000

Median List Price

$157,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$103

Days on Market

29

Active Inventory

77

Months of Supply

4.1

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$196,712

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,287

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

36.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

33.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
36.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
33.3%
Listings with Price Drops
27.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 9.1%List Price โ†‘ 12.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

19

New Listings

19

Pending Sales

18

Homes Sold โ†“ 5.0%New Listings โ†“ 29.6%Pending โ†“ 41.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$103

Median List $/SF

$124

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 13.2%List $/SF โ†‘ 10.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Rome, NY? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, home prices have risen 373.5% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 134.5%. The 10-year growth rate is 102.6%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 58.7%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 16.9%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Utica-Rome, NY housing market rather than Rome alone.

40yr โ†‘ 373.5%20yr โ†‘ 134.5%10yr โ†‘ 102.6%5yr โ†‘ 58.7%2yr โ†‘ 16.9%Q4 1985 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Utica-Rome, NY

Rome vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Rome is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$137,200

Median Rent

$871

Total Housing Units

15,252

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Owner Occupied

55.4%

Renter Occupied

44.6%

Median Property Tax

$4,120

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$928

Housing Types

Single Family
59.6%
Multi-Family
37.8%
Mobile Home
2.7%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,120

per year

Effective Tax Rate

3.00%

of home value

Median Home Value

$137,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,972

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,120) by the median home value ($137,200). In Rome, NY, this works out to an effective rate of 3.00%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Rome, NY is $155,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 29 days on the market. 36.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $103. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,287/month. About 55.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1954. There are 15,252 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,120. The effective tax rate is 3.00%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.38

per 1,000 residents

-9% vs national

Property Crime Rate

20.55

per 1,000 residents

+19% vs national

Total Crimes

724

2024

Violent Clearance

33%

cases solved

Property Clearance

18%

cases solved

YoY Change

+8.7%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Rome Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Rome vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Rome is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 87.6%Property โ†‘ 7.7%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Rome police solve 41% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent120.380.0%
RobberyViolent50.1620.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent581.8441.4%
BurglaryProperty862.7211.6%
Larceny/TheftProperty54617.2919.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty170.5411.8%

Rome, NY reported 75 violent crimes and 649 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.38 per 1,000 residents is 8.6% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 33% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 546 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 10.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024756492.3820.55
2023696472.1920.49
2022834902.6115.39
20211025993.1918.72
2020695832.1618.23
2019545241.6916.37
2018495401.5216.72
2017715632.2017.48
2016526191.6119.14
2015416181.2719.09

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

86.3

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

85.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

56.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

91.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

28

Public Assistance

$110.5M

Individual Assistance

$687K

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $92.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Winter StormNov 2022โ€”โ€”
Remnants of Tropical Storm Fred โ†’HurricaneOct 2021$31.3Mโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$49.6M$597K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormDec 2019$16.2Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormJul 2017$2.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJul 2013$5.1Mโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’Severe StormSep 2011$1.3M$37K
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’Severe StormSep 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodJun 2011$1.5Mโ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowstormFeb 2007โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 2006$807K$45K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2004โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2004โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormMar 2004โ€”โ€”
Power Outage โ†’OtherAug 2003โ€”โ€”
Ice Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormMay 2003โ€”$7K
Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormFeb 2003โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 28 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,067

Total Claims Paid

$16,133,048

Avg Claim Payout

$15,120

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

16

Federal Funding

$3,288,666

Properties Protected

19

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.73

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine4$1,860,174
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine3$860,231
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$93,446
301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.)1$217,618
301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 302.1: Landslide Stabilization - Structural; 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.)1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Rome has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, ice storm. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 1,067 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $110,493,864 in public assistance recovery funding. $686,783 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 16 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.9%

2.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

1.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.0%

Arthritis

30.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

33.4%

Lack of Support

24.4%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

32.8%

Mobility

16.5%

Cognitive

15.5%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

5.4%

Independent Living

10.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Rome has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.6 mi

Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc1.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Oneida Health Hospital14.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center17.9 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Community Memorial Hospital, Inc28.1 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5Yes
Little Falls Hospital33.5 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Pop. Served

36,485

Violations (5yr)

5

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
ROME CITY32,8500
MOHAWK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY1,9250
FLOYD WATER DISTRICT1,7105

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COโ‚‚e

25.2K MT

Top Emitter

Revere Copper Products, Inc.

25.2K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Revere Copper Products, Inc.
Revere Copper Products Inc
Metals25,176

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 3 water systems serving the area. 5 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 25.2K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

73.3%

-7% vs national

Public Transit

0.1%

-91% vs national

Work From Home

12.6%

+36% vs national

Carpool

10.5%

Walk / Bike

3.1%

combined

How Rome's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

6-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322010
202222010
202122000
202011101
201922010
201822200

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Rome, NY covers travel times and transportation modes. 73.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.6% work from home, which is above the NY state average of 11.1%. 10.5% of workers carpool. 2.6% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.6%

of households

No Internet

10.6%

of households

Total Households

13,859

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.6%
Cellular Data Plan
76.5%
Satellite
2.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.7%
No Internet Access
10.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.0%

of households

Smartphone

81.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.9%

of households

Tablet

55.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.0%
Smartphone
81.8%
Desktop / Laptop
73.9%
Tablet
55.8%
Smartphone Only
11.6%
No Computer
9.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

24.4ยข

per kWh

+28% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

18.8ยข

per kWh

+21% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

9.2ยข

per kWh

-23% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$140

residential

-5% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

43% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in New York averages 24.4ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $140. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Rome vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

36,485

Violations (5yr)

5

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ROME CITYCommunitySurface water32,8500
MOHAWK CORRECTIONAL FACILITYCommunityPurchased surface water1,9250
FLOYD WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water1,7105

86.2% of households in Rome have broadband internet access. 72.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.6% of households have no internet access. 11.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 36,485 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Rome is located in Oneida County, NY. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Rome.

Election Overview

Source: Oneida County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

39,415

39.4%

GOP Votes

60,687

60.6%

Total Votes

100,102

Margin

R+21.3%

Shift from 2020

R+5.8pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+21.3%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202439,41560,687100,10239.4%60.6%R+21.3
202041,56757,180100,74641.3%56.8%R+15.5
201630,74948,49083,87636.7%57.8%R+21.1

In the 2024 presidential election, Oneida County recorded 100,102 total votes. Republicans won the county with 60.6% of the vote compared to 39.4% for Democrats, a margin of R+21.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+5.8pp from the previous election.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

135

Total Assets

$489.8M

Total Income

$393.9M

Per 10K Residents

42.5

nonprofits

-5.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

25

Median Assets

$854K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
11
Arts & Culture
10
Recreation & Sports
9
Philanthropy
8
Education
7
Animal-Related
6
Health Care
5
Science & Tech
5
Religion
5
Housing & Shelter
4
Youth Development
4
Community Improvement
4
Environment
3
Public Safety
3
Public Benefit
3
Unknown
2
Mental Health
1
Voluntary Health
1
Crime & Legal
1
Civil Rights
1
Mutual Benefit
1
89.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $439.6M of $489.8M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Rome

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
NEW YORK STATE TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE CORPORATIONUnknown$102.2M$122.5M1997
ROME MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCHealth Care$101.9M$160.9M1995
GRIFFISS UTILITY SERVICES CORPORATIONPublic Benefit$58.7M$24.2M2001
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROWTH ENTERPRISES CORPORATIONโ€”$50.4M$11.0M1988
LIBERTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$43.7M$2.4M2003
GRIFFIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$29.8M$18.4M2020
GRIFFISS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$27.1M$5.1M1995
ROME HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INCโ€”$10.2M$2.5M1991
ROME COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$8.3M$1.9M2000
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOC & WOMANS COMMUNITY CENTER OF ROME NEW YORKHuman Services$7.3M$1.6M1970
GRIFFISS INSTITUTE INCScience & Tech$7.0M$27.9M2004
LIBERTY GEORGIAN ARMS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INCHousing & Shelter$4.2M$543K2025
JERVIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONโ€”$3.4M$1.9M1961
SHERRILL-KENWOOD COMMUNITY RETIREMENT HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$3.2M$728K1982
HUMANE SOCIETY OF ROME INCAnimal-Related$3.1M$742K1971
EOS-ESD ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$3.0M$2.2M1983
ROME COMMUNITY BROWNFIELD RESTORATION CORPORATIONEnvironment$2.7M$1.5M2005
ROME INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$2.6M$232K1990
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INCโ€”$2.5M$1.0M2024
CHARLES AND FLORENCE KAPLAN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.5M$291K2017
HAZEN B HINMAN SR FOUNDATION INCโ€”$1.9M$473K1968
ROME MEMORIAL PROPERTIES INCHealth Care$1.8M$167K1996
SEARS FAMILY FOUNDATION TR OF ROME NEW YORKPhilanthropy$1.7M$368K1995
ROME HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCArts & Culture$1.1M$167K2014
GREATER ROME AFFILIATES INCHealth Care$1.1M$96K1998
CAPITOL CIVIC CENTER INCArts & Culture$969K$537K1985
ROME ART AND COMMUNITY CENTERArts & Culture$908K$414K1969
ROME RESCUE MISSIONHousing & Shelter$903K$283K2008
LAKE DELTA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTPublic Safety$806K$140K2004
SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL OF ROME NEW YORK INCHuman Services$682K$638K1967
ROME COMMUNITY THEATER INCArts & Culture$638K$123K1957
KENMAX FOUNDATION INCAnimal-Related$453K$20K2009
ROME COLLEGE FOUNDATIONโ€”$397K$29K1967
ROME ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATIONEducation$393K$1.5M2018
STANWIX HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCPublic Safety$383K$91K2012
ROME BASEBALL ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$345K$128K1998
MOHAWK VALLEY INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING IN RETIREMENTEducation$271K$171K2005
FLOYD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTPublic Safety$228K$285K2013
SOUTH ROME SENIOR CITIZENS INCโ€”$221K$100K1988
ROME YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$149K$39K1974
CYBER RESEARCH INSTITUTE INCScience & Tech$97Kโ€”2015
KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL OF ROME NEW YORK INCEnvironment$94K$15K1993
ROME UP AND RUNNING INCCommunity Improvement$83K$2622000
ROME GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE INCRecreation & Sports$69K$81K2024
PROJECT FIBONACCI FOUNDATION INCScience & Tech$52K$206K2018
ROME TWIGS SNACK BAR & GIFT SHOPHealth Care$47K$71K1969
BOBBY PAGE MEMORIAL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$42K$20K2008
NIKKI LYNN DEBLASIIS FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$24K$45K2025
VARFLEX EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION II TRPhilanthropy$18K$54K2005
MOHAWK VALLEY CRIME PREVENTION NETWORK INCCrime & Legal$13K$11K2015

Rome, NY has 135 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $489.8M. The most common category is Human Services, with 11 organizations. 25 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 42.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

265

Total Approved

$42.1M

Jobs Supported

1,330

Per 10K Residents

83.3

SBA loans

+48.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

32

Top Lender

Brookline Bank, a Division of Beacon Bank and Trust

84 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)93% of all loans

Loans

246

Total Amount

$33.9M

Avg Loan

$137,832

Median Loan

$50,000

SBA Guaranteed

$24.1M(71%)

Jobs Supported

1,183

5047% of all loans

Loans

19

Total Amount

$8.2M

Avg Loan

$433,158

Median Loan

$293,000

7(a) โ€” 93%504 โ€” 7%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

22

8% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$13.1M

31% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$597,695

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction37 loans
NAICS 23
$7.7M
Accommodation & Food Services37 loans
NAICS 72
$7.2M
Retail Trade32 loans
NAICS 44
$9.0M
Professional & Technical Services28 loans
NAICS 54
$4.3M
Other Services21 loans
NAICS 81
$1.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Mohawk Valley Materials Inc1$5.0M
Davidson Chevrolet, Inc.2$2.7M
Mislamafrin Hospitality Inc.1$2.1M
Ohm Shiv Llc1$1.4M
Advanced Automation Corporation3$1.4M
Andro Computational Solutions Llc2$1.3M
Ajanta Inc.1$1.1M
Strategic Global Aviation Llc1$1.0M
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course Llc1$900K
Evergreen Family Limited Partnership1$895K

Rome, NY has received 265 SBA loans totaling $42.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 246 loans (93% of the total), supporting 1,183 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 19 loans totaling $8.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Rome is Brookline Bank, a Division of Beacon Bank and Trust with 84 loans. That works out to 83.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

11

Total Population

61,300

Avg Median Income

$87,265

Avg Home Value

-$60,437,442

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
130541,289$99,643$208,900$98523.2
133031,455$86,012$151,600$79734.5
133084,239$86,072$124,600$1,04037.9
133632,290$88,427$183,500N/A23.5
134242,285$90,179$205,100$88812.0
1344041,273$65,497$155,800$863116.5
13441145$95,857N/AN/A3.4
134691,107$108,798$247,300$1,1623.1
134762,540$63,480$177,100$90922.9
134783,331$77,195$189,600$85035.0
134901,346$98,750$211,300N/A9.8

Rome, NY has 11 ZIP codes with a combined population of 61,300. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $87,265. The average median home value is -$60,437,442. The average median monthly rent is -$181,817,500.

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