Living in Rome, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rome · Census data 2020–2024
Rome has 38,189 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $54,435 (30% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $234,300, the median rent is $1,032/month.
Rome at a glance
- Population
- 38,189
- Median age
- 37.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $54,435State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $234,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,032/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Rome a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rome
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rome the median home value is $234,300, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,032 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,526 a month in housing costs.
Rome median household income
The median household income in Rome is $54,435 and the income per person is $33,560. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Rome: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,566
- Owner-occupied
- 49.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.8%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.43
Rome demographics
- Population
- 38,189
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 14,983
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rome ›
Education in Rome
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Rome have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rome
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Rome vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 38,189 | $54,435 | $234,300 | $1,032 |
| Lindale | 4,289 | $43,561 | $156,900 | $1,065 |
| Shannon | 2,012 | $80,722 | $221,000 | $1,090 |
| Plainville | 360 | $48,750 | $162,900 | $830 |
| Cave Spring | 1,080 | $50,882 | $152,200 | $866 |
| Kingston | 993 | $52,682 | $217,000 | $932 |
| Lyerly | 525 | $47,750 | $114,600 | $780 |
| Adairsville | 4,999 | $103,449 | $252,300 | $990 |
| Euharlee | 4,230 | $99,597 | $247,400 | — |
More for people moving to Rome
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What is the median household income in Rome, GA?
The median household income in Rome is $54,435, 30% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rome?
The median home value in Rome is $234,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Rome?
The median gross rent in Rome is $1,032 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Rome, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in Rome?
The median age in Rome is 37.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Rome?
The average commute to work in Rome is 22 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rome?
The unemployment rate in Rome is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rome?
28.4% of adults in Rome have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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