At a Glance
Median Income
$51,106
$32,985 per capita
Home Value
$214,700
Zillow: $233,285
Median Rent
$976/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
776/100K
3,220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
18.2% smoking rate
How Rome Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rome's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rome a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rome residents earn a median household income of $51,106 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,985. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,448 business establishments, including 196 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rome is $214,700 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,285. Median rent is $976/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Rome reports 776 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,220/100K. The murder rate is 7.8/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Rome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rome has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population37,754
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,186/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,106
Per Capita$32,985
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$5,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A
Home Value$214,700
Rent$976
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$233,285
Housing Units16,258
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent776/100K
Property3,220/100K
Murder7.8/100K
Assault606/100K
Burglary311/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation630 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Rome was founded in 1834.
The median home in Rome was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 196 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.