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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Rome

Rome, GA has 19 income-based rental properties totaling 1,531 units -- one of the broader affordable housing inventories for a city its size in northwest Georgia. With a median rent of $1,032 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for renters here. Of the 5 properties with inspection scores on file, 4 rated excellent.

19
Properties
1,531
Total units
91/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,032/mo

Affordability

In Rome, the median household income is $54,435 and the median gross rent is $1,032 per month, with renters making up 51% of occupied households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). Rome's 8 HUD-assisted and income-based properties offer 619 units as an alternative for renters who qualify for below-market housing.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
776 / 100k · 2024

Safety

The Rome Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 776 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Crime Data Explorer. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction boundaries.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 47 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Rome

According to Walk Score, the area around Rome's assisted properties has a Walk Score of 47 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 75. No Transit Score is available. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
19 schools · 3 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 19 public schools across 3 districts serve Rome, including 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$54,435 median income

Cost of Renting in Rome, GA

The median household income in Rome is $54,435 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent sits at $1,032 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Income-restricted housing in Rome can help bridge that gap. The 619 income-based units across 8 properties in the city are reserved for renters who qualify based on income, with rents set below market rate by design.

  • Median household income: $54,435/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,032/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of households that rent: 51% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Income-restricted units available: 619 across 8 properties
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Rome were mapped for flood risk. Of those, 1 is in a high-risk flood zone and 7 are not. Flood exposure across the portfolio is limited overall.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 91/100(5 of 19 scored)
90+ (4)60–69 (1)No score (14)

19 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Rome, GA

Rome is a mid-sized Northwest Georgia city where more than half of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Lease Lantern tracks 8 HUD-assisted and income-based properties across the city, covering 619 units in total.

Of the 5 properties with inspection scores on record, 4 earned an excellent rating and 1 a fair rating, with an average score of 91 out of 100, according to HUD inspection data.

Rent and Income Context

The citywide median gross rent is $1,032 per month and the median household income is $54,435 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). Income-based housing can offer meaningful savings relative to market rents for qualifying households.

Flood Risk

Of the 8 properties Lease Lantern maps in Rome, 1 falls within a high-risk flood zone. Renters should ask property managers about flood insurance requirements and review FEMA flood maps before signing a lease.

Schools

Rome is served by 3 school districts operating 19 public schools -- including 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Getting Around

Rome scores 47 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 75 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. Most daily errands will require a car, though cycling is a more viable option than in many comparable cities.

Safety

Rome recorded a violent crime rate of 328 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Crime Data Explorer data reported by the Rome Police Department.

Eligibility & how to apply

Georgia income limits (2026)Georgia public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Georgia

Helpful guides

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