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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Liam Walker

Best industries in Rome right now

Alright, We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 37,754 people. Thanks!

0 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Liam Walker

Just moved to Rome, any tips?

Hey folks, Military spouse here. Median household income is $51,106, which feels on the lower side for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any advice would be great. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night...

14 replies 12 upvotes moving
Jacob

How much do you pay for rent in Rome?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 37,754 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience?

13 replies 12 upvotes housing
Chloe Nelson

Cost of living reality check -Rome

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $214,700 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,754 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. The pa...

1 replies 4 upvotes housing
Hudson

Moving to Rome with kids -good idea?

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here?

7 replies 4 upvotes moving
Chloe Nelson

Unpopular opinion about Rome

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $214,700, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this?

7 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Harper S.

Anyone work in healthcare in Rome?

The median home value here is around $214,700, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is...

3 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Chloe Nelson

Best areas to explore in Rome?

Longtime lurker here, Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

2 replies 11 upvotes qa
Hudson

Life in Rome as a young professional

Alright, I'm retired and Homes are going for about $214,700 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. What would you do? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. ...

1 replies 14 upvotes living
Hudson

First time home buyer in Rome

I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $214,700, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

11 replies 27 upvotes housing
Jacob

Raising a family in Rome -thoughts?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks! Downtown has improved a lot in re...

13 replies 22 upvotes living
Hudson

Just moved to Rome, any tips?

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $214,700, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,754 people. Homes are going for about $214,700 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. ...

1 replies 17 upvotes moving
Jacob

Best apartments in Rome under ?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do?

7 replies 19 upvotes housing
Ellie Williams

What Rome does better than anywhere else

It's a a smaller city city with about 37,754 people. You can expect to pay around $976 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the ...

1 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Chloe Nelson

Is Rome walkable?

With a population of 37,754, Rome is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 17.6%, which is higher than I expected. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and o...

0 replies 1 upvotes qa
Hudson

Internet providers in Rome?

Hey folks, People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Brenda M.

First time home buyer in Rome

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $214,700, which is actually reasonable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

11 replies 21 upvotes housing
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