Composite profile
Overall score
80/100
Rome is most useful for users weighing cultural depth and walkability against heat, mobility, and infrastructure-renewal needs.
Overall80/100
Affordability70/100
Air quality74/100
Energy76/100
Italy / Southern Europe
Rome, Italy City Intelligence
Rome is a historic Mediterranean capital where deep cultural heritage meets a working modern metro and active climate-adaptation work. Rome is a southern europe city of about 4.3M metro in Italy. On the composite city-intelligence score, Rome sits comfortably above the indexed median (80/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- 4.3M metro
Image credit: Image: Bert Kaufmann from Roermond, Netherlands / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Visual context
Additional verified imagery for Rome, Italy. Each photo is sourced from Wikimedia Commons with full attribution and a permissive license.
Pantheon, Rome
Image credit: Image: Roberta Dragan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5
Overall city intelligence
Strong80/100
Strong cultural and walkability profile balanced against mobility and heat pressure.
Cultural depth
Exceptional
Heritage sites and creative life shape daily experience.
Walkability
Very high
Compact historic core supports car-light daily life.
Rome data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 80/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 70/100 | Rome offers moderate affordability for a major European capital, with central rents and tourism shaping price levels in popular districts. |
| Air Quality | 74/100 | Rome's air quality is moderate-to-good with traffic-related pollutants the main focus and EU monitoring providing strong trend visibility. |
| Energy | 76/100 | Rome's energy profile reflects solid Mediterranean solar resource and ongoing national renewable build-out, with building retrofits a focus. |
| Safety | 80/100 | Rome is broadly safe with low violent-crime context and tourist-area pickpocketing the most visible practical concern. |
| Internet Speed | 80/100 | Rome delivers solid fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, with national fiber rollout still expanding district by district. |
| Climate Risk | 72/100 | Rome carries moderate climate exposure centered on heat and dry-summer water stress, balanced by EU adaptation framing and city programs. |
| Resilience | 74/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety77/100
Low crime80/100
Personal safety79/100
Night safety71/100
Road safety76/100
Rome is estimated to be a generally safe city (77/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life83/100
Healthcare87/100
Education89/100
Green space66/100
Cleanliness84/100
Infrastructure93/100
Mobility78/100
Rome has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness79/100
Education89/100
Green space66/100
Overall safety77/100
Rome scores high for family living (79/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability81/100
Walkability95/100
Cycling73/100
Infrastructure93/100
Rome is very high for remote workers (81/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability80/100
Healthcare87/100
Cleanliness84/100
Outdoor lifestyle46/100
Rome is very high for retirement (80/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Rome
Local public safety guidance for Rome, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | Italy operates 112 as a single emergency number (Numero Unico di Emergenza) across the country. |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Rome, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Italy emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Rome
Healthcare context for Rome, with national-level information from Italy where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Rome, see the Italy healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Rome
Local mobility context for Rome, with national-level context from Italy where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Rome, see the Italy transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Rome. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Rome
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Rome will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Rome air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Rome drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Rome
Is Rome worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (83/100), with nearby nature such as Tivoli (Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana), Circeo National Park.
Is Rome good for families?
Strong (79/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Rome affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,500/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Rome?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Rome's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, government.
What is the climate in Rome?
A mediterranean climate, averaging about 15.7°C.
Does Rome have universities?
Higher education is excellent (82/100).
What is healthcare like in Rome?
Healthcare access is strong (79/100).
Is Rome good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (77/100).
What nature is near Rome?
Within ~170 km: Tivoli (Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana), Circeo National Park.
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Explore Rome modules
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Cost of Living in Rome
Rome offers moderate affordability for a major European capital, with central rents and tourism shaping price levels in popular districts.
Air Quality in Rome
Rome's air quality is moderate-to-good with traffic-related pollutants the main focus and EU monitoring providing strong trend visibility.
Energy in Rome
Rome's energy profile reflects solid Mediterranean solar resource and ongoing national renewable build-out, with building retrofits a focus.
Safety in Rome
Rome is broadly safe with low violent-crime context and tourist-area pickpocketing the most visible practical concern.
Internet Speed in Rome
Rome delivers solid fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, with national fiber rollout still expanding district by district.
Climate Risk in Rome
Rome carries moderate climate exposure centered on heat and dry-summer water stress, balanced by EU adaptation framing and city programs.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Rome
Cost of living estimates for Rome — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Rome
Climate profile for Rome — Mediterranean climate, annual average 15.7°C, comfort score 87/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Rome
Economy and jobs profile for Rome — government center, economy score 73/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, government. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Rome
Education profile for Rome — student city, education score 78/100, 7 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Rome
Healthcare and retirement profile for Rome — major healthcare center, healthcare score 79/100, retirement score 77/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Arrival planning guide for Rome
Practical arrival planning context for Rome — links into transport, public-safety, healthcare, budgeting tools, and methodology. Not an official airport or travel instruction service.
Neighborhood planning guide for Rome
Structured neighborhood research checklist for Rome — links into transport, public-safety, healthcare, arrival planning, and budgeting tools. Not a real-estate, rental, or safety-ranking service.
Moving to Rome planning guide
Structured relocation research checklist for Rome — links into country context, arrival planning, neighborhood research, cost tools, healthcare, public safety, and transport. Not immigration, visa, tax, legal, financial, medical, or property advice.
Visual guide to Rome
Source-attributed visual context for Rome using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Summer 2026 travel planning guide for Rome
Summer 2026 travel planning checklist for Rome — links into arrival planning, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not a weather forecast, events calendar, hotel-price guide, or tourism ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Rome
Weekend trip planning checklist for Rome — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Rome
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Rome
Estimate a monthly budget for Rome using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Rome
Plan a trip budget for Rome using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
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Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Rome. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
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Rome FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Rome, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Rome
Is Rome worth visiting?
Rome has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Tivoli (Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana), Circeo National Park and Bracciano Lake within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Rome?
Rome has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 83/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Rome?
A single resident of Rome spends roughly €1,500 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €795. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Italy. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Rome?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Rome is very high for remote workers (81/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Rome?
Rome's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and education and research. Rome has a government- and services-oriented economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and government.
Is Rome good for digital nomads and remote work?
Rome offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 73/100.
What are the education options in Rome?
Rome is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Computer Science, Social Sciences and Engineering.
Is Rome a good place to study?
Rome offers a very strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Rome?
Rome has a major healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 79/100. Residents have very strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Rome a good place to retire?
Rome offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 77/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Rome?
Rome has a mediterranean climate, averaging about 15.7°C annually with roughly 800 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Rome a safe place to live?
Rome is estimated to be a generally safe city (77/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Rome?
Rome indexes a walkability score of 95 and a cycling score of 73 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Rome?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Rome include Tivoli (Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana), Circeo National Park and Bracciano Lake. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Rome good for families?
Rome scores high for family living (79/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Rome?
Rome rates 46/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 66/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Tivoli (Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana), Circeo National Park and Bracciano Lake supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Rome is most useful for users weighing cultural depth and walkability against heat, mobility, and infrastructure-renewal needs. Its standout dimensions are safety (80/100) and internet speed (80/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (70/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 5 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Italy country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Rome appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
5 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.