Rome, GA 30161 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Rome, GA—30161

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$213,000

0.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$60,200

46.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

20.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.4%

Median Rent

$1,320

14.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$825

8.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,160

2.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,750

5.7% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Rome, GA

30165 30147

Home Price Trends — Rome, GA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Rome, GA is $213,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Rome, GA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$213,000	0.8%
Single Family	$213,000	0.5%
Condos	$249,000	6.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Rome, GA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Rome, GA is $1,460, with a year-over-year rent change of 14.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Rome, GA is studios: $650, 1-bedrooms: $885, 2-bedrooms: $1,170, 3-bedrooms: $1,680, 4-bedrooms: $2,540. The most common rental property sizes in Rome, GA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 44.3% and 29.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,320	$1,460
Studio Rent	$650	$650
1 Bed Rent	$825	$885
2 Bed Rent	$1,160	$1,170
3 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,680
4 Bed Rent	$2,400	$2,540

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.6%

1 Bedroom

19.3%

2 Bedrooms

44.3%

3 Bedrooms

29.0%

4 Bedrooms

3.1%

5+ Bedrooms

0.8%

Property Listings — Rome, GA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Rome, GA is 78. This is a increase of 24.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$300,000	11.0%
Listing Count	248	34.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	34.0%
Days on Market	80	20.0%

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Demographics — Rome, GA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rome, GA has a population of 34,500, which has remained stable by 0.5% over the past 5 years. Rome, GA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 27.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	34,500	0.5%
% Under 18	22.4%	-3.0%
% Seniors	19.1%	1.1%
% WFH	7.0%	14.8%
% w/ College Degree	27.1%	23.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rome, GA is a predominantly white area, with 68.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Rome, GA is black, making up 20.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.6% of the population in Rome, GA, and this percentage has increased by 24.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	68.1%	-0.1%
% Black	20.3%	-10.2%
% Hispanic	7.0%	16.7%
% Asian	1.1%	37.5%
% Foreign Born	4.6%	24.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Rome, GA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 592 mortgage originations in Rome, GA, of which 64.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 70.0%, with 39.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Rome, GA. Investor activity is low, as 7.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	592
% Conventional Loans	64.0%
% Government Loans	36.0%
% Investor Loans	7.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Rome, GA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Rome, GA under the Section 8 program is 14.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Rome, GA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1,097
Total Units Section 8	811
% Rentals under Section 8	14.3%
% Occupied Section 8	77.3%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$55	$825	$880
2 Bedroom	-$10	$1,160	$1,150
3 Bedroom	-$300	$1,750	$1,450
4 Bedroom	-$720	$2,400	$1,680

Rome, GA—30161

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Rome, GA

Home Price Trends — Rome, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Rome, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Rome, GA

Demographics — Rome, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Rome, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Rome, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Rome, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Rome, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.3
Median Home Price	$213,000
Median Household Income	$60,200

Rome, GA—30161

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Rome, GA

Home Price Trends — Rome, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Rome, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Rome, GA

Demographics — Rome, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Rome, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Rome, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Rome, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Rome, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Garden Lakes

Silver Creek, GA

Rome, GA

Rome, GA

Aragon, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

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