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Rome, New York

city · Oneida County (primary) , Essex County

At a glance

31,795
Population
$154,400
Median home value (all homes)
49% below U.S. median
$215,448
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$909/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$59,925
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
18 min
Average commute
88.6%
Homes with broadband
7.09%
Locations with fiber available
5.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities23% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost31% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates87.4%
College graduates20.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Rome Economic Development
The Department of Community and Economic Development of the City of Rome works on long-term planning, downtown and waterfront revitalization, and administering HUD CDBG funding to support the city’s planning, redevelopment, and quality of life initiatives.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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