Real Estate Investing in Rome, Georgia

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 81,314 • Floyd County

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Should you buy in Rome, GA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (81/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 11.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $94,927
Avg Monthly Rent $1,228
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Rome Real Estate

Rome (Georgia) spans 7 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

unambiguously Rome's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects soft investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

The $1,228/mo / $95K relationship in Rome looks lackluster once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. looks to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Rome a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$94,927
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,228
1% Rule
✓ Passes
Landlord Friendly (GA)
☀️ Warm Market — Rome, GA metro
0
Days to pending
9.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Rome

3 Colleges 13,144 Students 4,677 Off-Campus Renters
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College
2-Year Public · 6,742 students
📍 ~3,141 students rent off-campus
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Georgia Highlands College
4-Year Public · 4,955 students
📍 ~1,536 students rent off-campus
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Shorter University
4-Year Private · 1,447 students

Investor Insight: With 4,677 students living off-campus, Rome has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

ZIP Codes in Rome, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rome, GA

How does Rome, GA stack up for property investment?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Rome, GA reflects its $95K prices and $1,228/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within GA.

What are vacancy rates like in Rome, GA?

Rome, GA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect stable absorption at market rents of $1,228/mo.

Where do home prices stand in Rome, GA?

Typical homes in Rome, GA go for around $95K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% predictable price movement.

What is the typical renter like in Rome, GA?

The renter base in Rome, GA is reasonable for the $1,228/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields even-keeled tenants.

Where do rents currently stand in Rome, GA?

Rent in Rome, GA is around $1,228/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $95K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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