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Rome

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Georgia
  • 126 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B+
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Rome is a town in Georgia with a population of 36,029. Rome is in Floyd County. Living in Rome offers residents a suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Rome there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Rome and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Rome are above average.
Population
36,029

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$141,600
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$686
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    55%
  • Own
    45%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    451
    282.7
  • Murder
    8.2
    6.1
  • Rape
    16.5
    40.7
  • Robbery
    88
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    737
    500.1
  • Theft
    3,165
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    167.7
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    12%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    24%
    13%

Working in Rome

Jobs
C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$37,733
National
$55,322
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Spend a couple days here and you will fall in love with the surroundings, interesting smart people , and cultural atmosphere. Berry college and shorter college are here. They offer students and communities to participate in different events such as dance classes , open lessons, even movie festivals. You definitely want walk or take a bike ride around berry college campus! These picturesque views are breathtaking and will stay in your heart forever!
Nice theater is here. Local talented jazz band is here. Everything is ready to entertain public and increase educational level of each individual.
There are plethora of bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants in downtown Rome which always offer fine foods, drinks and Music!
It's very safe here!Police patrol around the town 24/7 to make sure that Rome is safe!
Health care is on advanced level. There are more than thirty medical centers, clinics,hospitals ,rehabilitation centers.
Everybody are welcome to Rome! Adventure awaits!
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Rome enjoys a decent selection of cultural events and visitors. Rome is proud of its history and enjoys displaying notable landmarks and neighborhoods. In addition to the largest college campus in the world (Berry College), Rome is also home to Shorter University, Georgia Highlands College, and Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and these higher education institutions bring young adults from all across the world to contribute to its diversity. In addition to local nightlife which includes live music every night of the week, downtown Rome is home to many locally-owned and loved restaurants which meet pretty much every taste and dietary need. Rome has also hosted major sporting events-- the home of the Rome Braves minor league baseball team, the 2017 ACC College Tennis Tournament, and various football, basketball, and marching band competitions. Rome is a family-friendly town with an emerging local renaissance and truly something for everyone!
I have lived in Rome all of my life. During this time frame, I have seen lots of positive changes in Rome. We now have 3 private schools, the public schools have grown in enrollment numbers, we have four colleges, and we now have a thriving and well-represented medical community with many specialists. When I was younger, you had to go to Atlanta to see a specialist, but now we have many different medical specialists, saving the trip out of town! We also have lots of shopping and restaurant choices.