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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Luca Rivera

Housing in Rome compared to Seattle

I'm a 37-year-old nurse and Homes are going for about $137,200 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

6 replies 8 upvotes housing
Naomi Cook

Things that make Rome unique

Hey, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $58,857 in Rome. You can expect to pay around $871 for rent here. With a population of 31,795, Rome is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public t...

0 replies 24 upvotes best-worst
Margaret R.

Co-working spaces in Rome?

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

7 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Margaret R.

Job hunting in Rome -tips?

Hello, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $871/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

4 replies 16 upvotes jobs
Jeremiah Castillo

Remote worker thinking about Rome

My partner and I are Homes are going for about $137,200 on average. Am I wrong here? Thanks in advance!

9 replies 8 upvotes moving
Mia Thomas

Rome quality of life -am I missing something?

Just moved here 8 months ago and The median home value here is around $137,200, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $871/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,795 people. Crime rate is something to cons...

2 replies 8 upvotes living
Mia G.

What's it really like living in Rome?

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $137,200 on average. Median household income is $58,857, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Rome sits at 168.7 per 100K. Rent is about $871/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's...

2 replies 29 upvotes living
Alexander Martin

What Rome does better than anywhere else

My partner and I are Homes are going for about $137,200 on average. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $58,857, which feels about average for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. P...

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Henry Patel

Quick question about Rome

First post here. We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $137,200, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 12.5%, which is around average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Naomi Cook

How are the schools in Rome?

So, Poverty rate is 12.5%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $137,200, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely fr...

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Mia G.

Thinking about relocating to Rome from Tampa

Been living here since 2010. Thanks! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Anna P.

Should I move to Rome or stay in Charlotte?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Pittsburgh and Crime rate is something to consider -Rome sits at 168.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $58,857 in Rome. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a...

3 replies 16 upvotes moving
Valentina Lee

Grocery stores in Rome -recommendations?

Curious what people think. Poverty rate is 12.5%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $871 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned?

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Mia Thomas

Job hunting in Rome -tips?

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2013. Crime rate is something to consider -Rome sits at 168.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $871/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush ...

3 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Victoria R.

Is Rome a good place to live?

Hey everyone, Poverty rate is 12.5%, which is around average. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,795 people. The median home value here is around $137,200, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $871/month for a decent place. With a population of 31,795, Rome is a smaller city. The food s...

7 replies 7 upvotes living
Willow P.

Cost of living reality check -Rome

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $871 for rent here. With a population of 31,795, Rome is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wh...

1 replies 22 upvotes housing
Margaret R.

Moving to Rome -what should I know?

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $58,857, which feels about average for the area. Would love some local perspective.

1 replies 10 upvotes moving
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