Rome, Georgia

Small Georgia city with local appeal

Southeast Rome, GA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.5

C-

out of 100

Overview

Rome is a Georgia city with a population of approximately 38,111, part of the Rome, GA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $233,913. Median household income is $48,512.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 38,111 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $233,913 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $48,512 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.2 minutes
  • Part of the Rome, GA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

38,111

Source: Census ACS

$233,913

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$48,512

Source: Census ACS

23.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

27

Source: Walk Score

95 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Floyd County (county-level results)

29%
71%
Democrat 12,862
Republican 31,631
Leans R+42.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 87.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 57.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 63.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 27/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.5

Location

Rome, GA (34.2507, -85.1465)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.