How long is the commute from Rome, GA?
Workers who live in Rome, GA take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
12.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 12.8%
How people in Rome get to work
| Means of transportation | Rome | Floyd County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.6% (±3.6 points) | 78.4% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.5% (±2.6 points) | 9.7% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±2.0 points) | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±2.7 points) | 7.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Rome, the average commute is not measurably different from Floyd County (23.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rome, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Floyd County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Floyd County, Rome ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 471 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rome
| Vehicles available | Rome | Floyd County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.8% (±2.8 points) | 7.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±3.9 points) | 31.6% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.7% (±3.6 points) | 35.0% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.3% (±2.3 points) | 26.1% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Rome, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Floyd County (7.3%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rome
| Rome | Floyd County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±2.7 points) | 7.5% (±1.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±1.6 points) | 93.5% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.5% (±2.2 points) | 87.8% (±1.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rome, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Floyd County (87.8%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rome
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | — | 21.7 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Berry College | 1.7 mi | 7.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Lindale | 5.4 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Shannon | 7.8 mi | 28.0 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Plainville | 13 mi | 19.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cave Spring | 14 mi | 35.2 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Kingston | 14 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Lyerly | 16 mi | 33.7 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Adairsville | 17 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Berry College, GA (7.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cave Spring, GA (35.2 minutes), Kingston, GA (28.7 minutes), Lyerly, GA (33.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Floyd County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cave Spring | 35.2 minutes (±8.8) |
| 2 | Shannon | 28.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 3 | Rome | 21.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 4 | Lindale | 20.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 | Berry College | 7.8 minutes (±2.0) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rome
How long is the average commute in Rome?
Workers who live in Rome, GA take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rome without a car?
12.8% of households in Rome have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rome?
8.9% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Rome worked from home, and 87.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rome city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rome city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rome city, Georgia
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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