Rome Housing Market Update: Prices Edge Up as Inventory Grows
Rome, GA – March 7, 2026 – Home prices are up year over year while listings expand, giving buyers more options as 2026 gets underway.
Home prices in Rome are trending higher to start 2026, while the number of homes for sale has expanded compared with a year ago.
Top takeaways
- Median sale price around $222K in January, up year over year.
- Inventory is rising, with listings up roughly 29% from a year ago.
- Median listing prices are near the upper $260Ks.
- Average rents are a little above $1.1K per month.
Market snapshot
According to Redfin, the median sale price in January 2026 was about $222,000, a 5.2% increase from the same time last year. That suggests steady appreciation, though not at the rapid pace seen in prior years.
Realtor.com reports the number of homes for sale is up roughly 29% year over year, while median listing prices have risen about 6%. Current median listing prices are hovering around $270,000, reflecting a gap between asking prices and recent closed sales.
Zillow’s latest data shows average rents near $1,167 as of late January, with modest annual growth. For buyers weighing rent versus purchase, stable rent levels and moderate price gains may keep both options competitive.
What’s active on the market
Current listings range from entry-level homes under $200K to newer construction and larger properties approaching or exceeding $300K. Many active listings highlight updated interiors, renovated kitchens, and flexible bonus spaces suited for home offices.
Buyers may find more negotiating room than during peak seller-market conditions, given the rise in available inventory. At the same time, well-priced homes in move-in-ready condition continue to draw attention.
Development watch
The City of Rome’s March Board of Adjustments agenda includes residential property items, signaling ongoing zoning and use activity that can influence neighborhood growth patterns. Continued permitting and zoning reviews suggest a steady pipeline of small-scale changes and reinvestment.
Are you seeing more ‘For Sale’ signs or faster contract times in your neighborhood this spring?
Sources
https://www.redfin.com/city/17078/GA/Rome/housing-market
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Rome_GA/overview
https://www.zillow.com/home-values/13576/rome-ga/
https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ga/rome/
https://romega.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03192026-1074