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Rome, Georgia

Introduction to Rome, Georgia

Rome, Georgia, in Floyd county, is 40 miles NW of Marietta, Georgia and 56 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 34,980.

Rome History

This region was originally inhabited by the Cherokee Indians. Europeans were attracted to this area when gold was discovered in 1828. The present city of Rome was established in 1834 by five men who thought that they had discovered a peninsula, and wanted to develop it into a town that would eventually become a trade center. One of these five men, Col. Daniel Mitchell, had suggested Rome as the name for the town. In the following year, Rome received its charter and was declared a county seat.

Rome and nearby Attractions

  • East Rome Historic District
  • Etowah Indian Mounds
  • Rome Clock Tower
  • Ridge Ferry Park
  • Heritage Park
  • Historic Myrtle Hill Cemetery

Things To Do In Rome

There are many places and ares that have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Rome. The Rome City Hall, with its statue of Romulus and Remus in front of it, is a popular spot. Moreover, there are a number of museums in the city featuring interesting exhibits.

Rome Transportation

Atlanta International is the nearest major airport.

Rome Higher Education

Shorter College, Floyd College and Coosa Valley Technical College are the local institutions providing facilities for higher education.

High Points

Rome strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 6%Rome Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Rome Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Rome Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 16%Rome Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Rome, GA

Comparing Rome to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population95
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women37
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults49
People in Middle Class or Better27
People Above Poverty25
Median Family Income26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents105
Affordability of Property Taxes93
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime23

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