The Town FilesRome, Georgia
City in Floyd County · population 37,713 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $234,300
- Household income
- $54,435
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 37.1
Rome is a city of 37,713 people in Floyd County, Georgia. The median home is worth $234,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more walkable than 93% of Georgia towns, hipper than 81% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 80% of Georgia towns.
How Rome ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rome is worth $234,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $54,435, which is more affordable than 23% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,032 a month. 49.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rome | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,032 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $54,435 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 49.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Rome
| People | Rome | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Rome
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 30.2°F. About 55.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rome since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 4, 1977 about 4.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 29 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 12, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 27, 1973.
Severe weather in Floyd County since 1996
Floyd County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Floyd County
Floyd County had 43,894 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,770 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Rome itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Rome
19 public schools with 12,441 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome High School | 9-12 | 2,015 | 16.0 |
| West End Elementary School | PK-6 | 985 | 15.6 |
| Rome Middle School | 7-8 | 956 | 12.6 |
| Model High | 8-12 | 919 | 18.0 |
| Coosa High School | 8-12 | 858 | 15.6 |
| Armuchee High School | 7-12 | 820 | 16.4 |
| Elm Street Elementary | PK-6 | 566 | 12.9 |
| West Central Elementary School | PK-6 | 559 | 13.6 |
| Model Middle School | 5-7 | 550 | 14.5 |
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | PK-4 | 513 | 13.5 |
| East Central Elementary School | PK-6 | 510 | 13.1 |
| Coosa Middle School | 5-7 | 480 | 11.7 |
Towns near Rome
- Lindale, GA5.4 mi · 4,283 people · home $156,900
- Adairsville, GA16.8 mi · 4,878 people · home $252,300
- Euharlee, GA16.8 mi · 4,268 people · home $247,400
- Cedartown, GA17.2 mi · 10,190 people · home $147,200
- Summerville, GA17.4 mi · 4,435 people · home $99,000
- Rockmart, GA19.6 mi · 4,732 people · home $201,700
- Calhoun, GA21.7 mi · 16,949 people · home $251,000
- Cartersville, GA23.1 mi · 23,187 people · home $338,200
Rome questions
Is Rome, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rome scores better for retirees than 11% of Georgia towns and quieter than 14%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Rome?
The median owner-occupied home in Rome is valued at $234,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,435, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,032 a month.
What is the weather like in Rome?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 30.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Rome get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rome since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 4, 1977. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)