Rome, New York Income Statistics
Rome Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Rome Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Rome | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,967 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $50,319 | $70,316 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.9% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 7.9% | 16.7% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 3.8% | 17.1% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Rome is about 31% lower than in New York. Income has been growing slower in Rome (3.9%/yr) than in New York (4.5%/yr).
About 8% of adults in Rome earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the New York average of 17%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Rome, New York grew by 54.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $59,967 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.9% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Rome
| Metric | Rome | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.536 | 0.557 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $60,080 | $77,531 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $49,023 | $67,892 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 18.4% | 12.4% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Rome, it is 0.536, lower than New York's 0.557, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 23% more than women's income in Rome, New York. Over a 35-year career, a 23% wage gap accumulates to roughly $386,995 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Rome, New York has widened from about 12% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 24% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $6,069 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Rome widened by 6.1 points while New York's narrowed by 6.0 points.
Employment
| Metric | Rome | New York Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 12.8% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 17 | 28 | 22 |
Approximately 823 people are unemployed in Rome, New York.
The average commute time in Rome is 17 minutes, shorter than the 28 minutes in New York.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Rome, New York has fallen from 6.7% to 5.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 6.8% in 2023 and fell as low as 4.0% in 2019.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rome, New York has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than New York, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Rome, New York.
How Rich Is Rome, New York?
Rome has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $59,967, about 31% lower than the New York average of $86,556.
Are incomes growing in Rome, New York?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Rome, New York rose 54%, from $38,952 to $59,967. Over the same years, income here lagged behind New York as a whole: +54% against +56%.
What was the median household income in Rome in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Rome, New York was $59,083, up 6% from $55,847 in 2022. The New York median that year was $85,199.
What was the median household income in Rome in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Rome, New York was $52,304. By 2024 it had risen 15% to $59,967.
What is the Gini coefficient in Rome, New York?
The Gini coefficient in Rome is 0.536. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Rome, New York?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Rome, New York has widened from about 12% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 24% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $6,069 since 2009.
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