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Rome is a small city of 37,621 in Georgia, with a median household income of $48,512
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rome stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Rome is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rome city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.2
Rome's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rome costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rome, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$192,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$851
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,512
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Rome's violent crime rate is 781.6 per 100,000 residents
— 106% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
781.6 /100k
Property Crime
3194.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rome is served primarily by Floyd County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rome, GA
National Avg
School District
Floyd County
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rome sees average highs of 52.0°F in January
and 89.7°F in July,
with 55.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Rome's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rome roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $192,700 and median rent is $851/month.
Rome's violent crime rate is 781.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3194.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rome are operated by Floyd County.
The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rome, GA has a population of 37,621, a median household income of $48,512, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Rome averages 52.0°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.1 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rome, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 30165, 30161.
The population of Rome, Georgia is 37,621 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rome: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $192,700, median household income $48,512, crime index 184 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rome side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
