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Rome.
About
Life in Rome
Rome offers a genuinely affordable place to live in the Southeast with a median home value around $234,000 and rents near $1,032 monthly, paired with a solid median household income of $54,000 and low unemployment at 3.8%. The economy is genuinely diversified—healthcare and medical education anchor the community, colleges provide steady institutional employment, and manufacturing operations from companies like Suzuki and Pirelli keep job opportunities broad rather than dependent on a single industry. You'll experience a humid subtropical climate with relatively high temperatures and consistent rainfall year-round, which is worth considering if heat and humidity aren't your preference.
Rome at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.6%
Foreign-Born
10.5%
Broadband Internet
87.5%
of households
Population Growth
+2.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.5% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Rome: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rome, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (45.1%), and 16.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.8%
of households
Married Couples
37.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Rome
In Rome, rent runs 26% below the GA average, and home values are 23% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,309
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
49.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $231,263 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above GA average
Unemployment in Rome
Unemployment in Rome is 0.4 percentage points higher than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Rome Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.7 min avg
How Rome residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rome, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 54 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA)
Small hub632k passengers boarded in 2025
- 60 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rome runs 70% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
559.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,322.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rome Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 3 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Floyd County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Floyd County, which includes Rome, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 3 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $107,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | Winter Weather | $4,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $26,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $138,000 |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $98,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Floyd County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Floyd County, which includes Rome, is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
108
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Floyd County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rome has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.4"
Hot Days/Year
49
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
66
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 30°F | 4.98" |
| Feb | 56°F | 33°F | 4.81" |
| Mar | 65°F | 39°F | 5.42" |
| Apr | 74°F | 46°F | 4.88" |
| May | 81°F | 55°F | 4.11" |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.79" |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.89" |
| Aug | 89°F | 67°F | 4.20" |
| Sep | 84°F | 61°F | 3.66" |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 3.78" |
| Nov | 63°F | 38°F | 4.27" |
| Dec | 54°F | 33°F | 5.30" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rome
Rome has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
16.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Adventhealth Redmond
Acute Care Hospitals
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rome
Rome's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 28.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Rome
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,028 students · in-state tuition $25,216 · 40% graduate · median earnings $51,757 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Little River Canyon National Preserve, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rome
Rome has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Little River Canyon National Preserve (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Little River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
27 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
40 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
47 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
55 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
58 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
60 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
61 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rome
Rome-Floyd County Library
205 Riverside Parkway, Rome
Cities Near Rome
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Rome?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Rome FAQ
Is Rome, Georgia affordable?⌄
Rome's median rent is $1,032/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $54,435/year. Median home value is $234,300.
Is Rome, Georgia safe?⌄
Rome's violent crime rate was 559 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2322 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rome, Georgia?⌄
Rome has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rome, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Rome is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,032/month and median household income is $54,435/year. The median home value is $234,300. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rome, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Rome is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from