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Rome, PA
Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Population
547
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,054
ZIP codes
0
Rome and its ZIP codes
Rome at a glance
- Rome is about 3.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,000, 29% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,000 (41% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $942 a month.
Local data for Rome, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rome, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,000
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$942/mo
Homeownership
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
28.1
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (99), Irish Americans (54), Italian Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bradford County. PPP loans are for Rome.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,235
22,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$434M
FY 2026, $7,237 per person
How people get to work
Rome, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.7%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rome, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
458
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Rome
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North TowandaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.8 |
| TowandaBorough | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| UlsterCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| LeRaysvilleBorough | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| AthensBorough | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Greens LandingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| Nichols, NYVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MonroeBorough | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| SayreBorough | 13 mi | 2 |
| WyalusingBorough | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| South WaverlyBorough | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Little MeadowsBorough | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| BurlingtonBorough | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| East SmithfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Waverly, NYVillage | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| FriendsvilleBorough | 16 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rome, PA in?
- Rome is in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Rome, PA?
- About 547 people live in Rome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rome?
- Nearby places include North Towanda (7.5 mi), Towanda (8 mi), Ulster (8.4 mi), LeRaysville (8.7 mi), Athens (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023