At a Glance
Median Income
$58,857
$31,946 per capita
Home Value
$137,200
Zillow: $214,475
Median Rent
$871/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
257/100K
2,141/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
18.5% 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rome residents earn a median household income of $58,857 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,946. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rome is $137,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,475. Median rent is $871/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Rome reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,141/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Rome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rome has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population31,795
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,857
Per Capita$31,946
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,200
Rent$871
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$214,475
Housing Units15,380
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent257/100K
Property2,141/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault200/100K
Burglary291/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation456 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Rome was founded in 1870.
The median home in Rome was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.