Is Rome, NY 13440 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Rome housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Rome, NY 13440 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 111 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 43%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price held steady to $225,902. Overall, Rome is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Oneida County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Rome ranks #420 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 56 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Oriskany Falls 13425 (0% sold over asking) or Ava 13303 (0% sold over asking), while Cassville 13318 (100% sold over asking) and Westmoreland 13490 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.