Moving to Rome, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
Rome is in Floyd County, Georgia (ZIP codes 30161, 30165). Not Rome, Italy. · Homes for sale in Rome · Floyd County
As of 2026-09-06, the median home sold in Rome, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $295,000 (303 closings across 136 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $158 per square foot for a median 1,774-sq-ft home built around 1991. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 42 days, and with 195 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 7.7 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 96% of their original asking price. That median is 27% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Rome
Three price points from 367 recent Rome closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $221,600: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,418 sq ft, built around 1973 (67 sales).
- Around $295,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,774 sq ft, built around 2019 (81 sales).
- Around $379,900: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,405 sq ft, built around 1990 (44 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Rome
Take the median $295,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,524/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Floyd County’s typical unincorporated millage of 26.34 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $3,055/year ($255/month) after the standard homestead exemption — county and school exemptions vary and can lower it; inside a city, add the city millage. Georgia homeowners insurance runs well below Florida’s coastal premiums for most of the state; get a quote on the specific address, since roof age and wind exposure still move it. All in, budget on the order of $1,779/month to own the median Rome home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Floyd County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Floyd County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Rome’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northberry | 31 | $304,990 | 63 |
| Old Summerville Village | 16 | $205,990 | 61 |
| Celanese | 15 | $215,000 | 13 |
| Old East Rome | 15 | $339,000 | 61 |
| Rosemont Park | 14 | $200,500 | 29 |
| Brookwood Estates | 12 | $323,125 | 35 |
| Summerville Park | 12 | $222,000 | 24 |
| Battle Farm | 11 | $515,000 | 25 |
Rome by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30165 (181 sales, median $279,900), 30161 (143 sales, median $283,500).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 93% were single-family homes, 5% townhomes or villas, and 2% condos. New construction accounted for 19% of closings, led by Northberry, Old Summerville Village, Southbend, Hampton Preserve, Celanese Village. The housing stock skews older: 28% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 43% before 1980.
Getting around from Rome
Measured from the center of Rome’s recent sales: Alpharetta is about 51 miles; Downtown Atlanta is about 57 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 60 miles; Athens is about 106 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
Confirm school zoning for any specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Floyd County’s typical millage of 26.34; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Rome: the case for and against
What works in Rome’s favor
- prices run 27% below the statewide median in our coverage
- homes move quickly (median 42 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- about 7.7 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- property tax is levied on 40% of value, so the effective rate is lower than the millage suggests, and most counties add homestead exemptions on top
What to plan for
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Rome communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Floyd County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.