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Rome, NY — ZIP 13440

Population: 41,555 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 13440 (Rome, NY) is $213,590 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $226,000 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,472/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$213,590

Typical home value

+6.3%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$213,590
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+23.9%
5-year appreciation
+44.0%
10-year appreciation
+123.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$213,590
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$226,000
Median list price
$227,450
Median price per sqft
$157
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
108
For-sale inventory
120
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
119
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,472/mo
1-year rent change
+11.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$857/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$946/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,442/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,636/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, BELLAMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GANSEVOORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOUIS V DENTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LYNDON H STROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Griffiss Air Force Base (2.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
27
Days with Good air quality
298
Days with Moderate air quality
55
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
252
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,955
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,874

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Stanwix National Monument (1 mi)
National parks include
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Griffiss International Airport (RME) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Griffiss International Airport (RME) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ROME MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-494 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
68.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,180
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
76,827
Average weekly wage
$1,115
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
254

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 13440State medianUS median
Typical home value$213,590$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$226,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market29 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,472/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,180$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 13440?
$213,590.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 13440?
$226,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 13440?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 13440?
Typical rent: $1,472/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 13440?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, cold wave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 13440?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 13440?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 13440?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Griffiss Air Force Base, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 13440?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 13440 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 13440?
Good. Median AQI: 27. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 13440?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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