How many renters in Rome, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.5% (±7.1 points) of renting households in Rome, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.5% (±7.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.0% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.7% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rome
| Share of income spent on rent | Rome | Oneida County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.1% (±4.6 points) | 17.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.5% (±4.6 points) | 13.1% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±5.0 points) | 12.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±3.3 points) | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.5% (±4.2 points) | 8.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.0% (±5.7 points) | 37.3% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Rome against Oneida County, its state and the nation
| Rome | Oneida County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.5% (±7.1 points) | 46.1% (±2.9 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.0% (±5.7 points) | 37.3% (±2.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.7% (±3.6 points) | 28.1% (±1.1 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,689 (±$6,674) | $38,469 (±$2,520) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $909 (±$59) | $944 (±$17) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Rome, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Oneida County (46.1%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Oneida County, Rome ranks 11 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 495 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Rome
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | — | 45.5% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Lake Delta | 4.3 mi | 28.4% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lee | 7.0 mi | 21.4% (±33.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Verona (community) | 7.4 mi | 17.6% (±86.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Westmoreland | 7.7 mi | 20.3% (±35.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Verona | 8.3 mi | 45.0% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Floyd | 8.4 mi | 48.3% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Oriskany | 9.2 mi | 46.0% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Western | 9.4 mi | 48.4% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Oneida County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Town of Augusta | 53.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 6 | Utica | 52.6% (±4.6 points) |
| 7 | Town of Florence | 50.0% (±34.2 points) |
| 8 | Town of Western | 48.4% (±25.8 points) |
| 9 | Town of Floyd | 48.3% (±28.8 points) |
| 10 | Town of New Hartford | 46.1% (±14.0 points) |
| 11 | Rome | 45.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 12 | Town of Verona | 45.0% (±19.4 points) |
| 13 | Town of Deerfield | 44.1% (±45.9 points) |
| 14 | Town of Whitestown | 43.7% (±11.4 points) |
| 15 | Town of Camden | 37.2% (±18.2 points) |
| 16 | Town of Marcy | 36.1% (±20.1 points) |
| 17 | Town of Trenton | 34.4% (±29.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Oneida County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rome
Are renters in Rome rent-burdened?
45.5% of renting households in Rome pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Rome spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rome, NY spends 27.7% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rome city, Oneida County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rome city, Oneida County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rome city, Oneida County, New York
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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