RANK #294 / 996 · POP 98,541 · GA
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.6%
Floyd County, Georgia, distinguishes itself with Rome, its county seat, a city historically significant for its location at the confluence of the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa rivers. This northwest Georgia county is approximately 90 minutes from Atlanta, offering a community feel with access to larger urban centers. Commute times average around 23.3 minutes for residents. The area's rolling hills and river systems provide a backdrop for outdoor recreation, including miles of paved and unpaved trails for walking, hiking, and biking, along with opportunities for kayaking and fishing on the rivers. Parks like Ridge Ferry Park offer community gathering spaces and access to trails.
Life in Floyd County often appeals to families, with public schools recognized for surpassing pre-pandemic performance levels in math and reading. The economy is experiencing growth, driven by investments across several sectors. Manufacturing, healthcare, and educational services are significant employers. The county is also seeing development in areas such as data centers, reflecting a shift in its economic landscape.
Below national median
Above national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 3.9x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
|
Microsoft Rome Data Center
Microsoft
|
$1,000M | Planned |
|
Project Gracie Data Center Campus
Atlas Development
|
$750M | Planned |
|
Project Sassy Data Center Campus
Atlas Development
|
$500M | Proposed |
|
Coosa High School Area Data Center
Undisclosed Developer
|
$500M | Planned |
|
Kerry Group Expansion
Kerry Group
|
$125M | Completed |
|
Hammond Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Georgia Power
|
$58M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Floyd County has a Boom Town Index score of 71/100, ranking #294 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.6% and a median household income of $57,868, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Floyd County is $174,000 with median rent at $890/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3326, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.3% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.6%. Home values changed +1.7% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.24% of Floyd County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.