Rome, GA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Rome, Georgia. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$238,197

+2.0% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.5%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-5.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-5.9% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Cooling
4.2mo supply · Score -3/7

Migration: Top 22% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.95x

In-migrants avg $48,205 AGI vs out-migrants $50,712

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Opportunity Zone Market

2 ZIP codes in Rome are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Rome Market Summary

Rome, GA shows steady growth at 2.0% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.81x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+184 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 6.5% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score88/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.8x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$62,540

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-8.8%
Base Case-5.9%
Bull Case-2.9%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Rome, GA's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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