City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Rome, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Rome - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

37,754
Residents
$51,106
Median income
$214,700
Median home
$1,192
Median rent (state)

Rome - the verdict

Rome ranks in the 21st percentile for household income and the 8th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

21st
percentile, household income
47th
percentile, home value
36th
percentile, median rent
8th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Rome, GA

Rome is a small city in Georgia, home to 37,754 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Rome brings in $51,106 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 17.6%. Rome's housing stock carries a median value of $214,700, and the median resident age is 36.7 years. 28.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 55.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Rome's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 3975.8 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, above the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 60.4°F with 55.1 inches of precipitation per year and 0.4 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Georgia at 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,192 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Georgia, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. The average commute for Rome workers runs 21.0 minutes, with 72.1% driving alone and 7.0% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 82.0 out of 100 (High).

Population

37,754 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$51,106 /yr

Poverty 17.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Rome compare to other US cities?

Rome measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 21% higher than other cities
Home value 47% pricier than other cities
Median rent 36% pricier than other cities
Safety 8% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Georgia, Rome ranks #145 of 165 Georgia cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Rome against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Georgia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Georgia-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Rome toward the top of Georgia's cities

Among the 638 Georgia cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Rome ranks #151 - the 76th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Rome only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#343 of 610
44th percentile in Georgia
Median Gross Rent
#265 of 638
55th percentile in Georgia
Median Home Value
#201 of 577
65th percentile in Georgia
Poverty Rate
#218 of 637
65th percentile in Georgia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#151 of 638
76th percentile in Georgia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Georgia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

21stIncome percentile
8thSafety percentile

21st percentile nationally for median household income · 8th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Rome's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Rome's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 29 Avg. percentile National median
Rome's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Rome's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$214,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 53% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Rome $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Rome, GA Rome, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Rome, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Rome, GA median $51,106/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Rome, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Rome, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 28.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
37,754
Median Income
$51,106
Median Home Value
$214,700
Median Age
36.7
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Labor force participation
55.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3975.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
781.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3194.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
60.4°F
Annual Precipitation
55.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.4"

Schools

Total Schools
19
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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37,500 residents38,000 residents38,500 residents39,000 residents39,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 37,845 residents 38,934 residents ▲ +2.9%
Rome's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
21.0 minutes
Drive Alone
72.1%
Carpool
14.3%
Public Transit
0.1%
Walk
4.1%
Work from Home
7.0%
Other
2.4%

Based on 15,826 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Rome sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,192/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
82.0 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Evans
37,718 people
East Point
38,233 people
Tucker
37,022 people
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38,977 people
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36,297 people
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36,284 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Rome's 37,754 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Central Islip, NY
37,751 people
Fuquay-Varina, NC
37,749 people
Winchester, NV
37,774 people
Hilton Head Island, SC
37,805 people
Montclair, CA
37,809 people
Tupelo, MS
37,825 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Rome's $51,106 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Elephant Head, AZ
$51,103 median income
Macon, MO
$51,103 median income
Port Lions, AK
$51,111 median income
Roebuck, SC
$51,111 median income
Sturgis, SD
$51,101 median income
Bicknell, IN
$51,099 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Rome, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Rome, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 54.8% 24.8% 6.3% 11.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 20.3% White 54.8% Black or African American 24.8% Asian 1.8% American Indian 1.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 6.3% Two or more races 11.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Rome compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Rome (this city) 37,754 $51,106
Evans 37,718 $126,767
East Point 38,233 $58,983
Tucker 37,022 $81,141
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Rome, GA?

What is the population of Rome, GA? +

Rome, GA counts 37,754 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Rome, GA? +

Rome households earn a median of $51,106 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Rome? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Rome; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

Is Rome, GA safe? +

Rome has a total crime rate of 3975.8 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Rome, GA? +

The median home value in Rome is $214,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Rome? +

Climate normals put Rome's yearly average temperature at 60.4°F, 55.1 inches of precipitation, and 0.4 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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