Best Places to Live in Rome (zip 30161), Georgia

Small Southern town - Northwest Georgia, 65 miles northwest of Atlanta. May, October and September are the most pleasant months in the 30161 zip code, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

State: Georgia
County: Floyd County
Metro Area: Rome Metro Area
City: Rome

Zip Codes: Rome (zip 30161)
Cost of Living: -17.6% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 603 ft above sea level

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Rome, GA Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Median Home Value	Homes less than 10 yrs old
Most Expensive Homes	All Single Family Homes

Pros
Attractive downtown
Cost of living
Close to Atlanta

Cons
Low educational attainment
Crime rates
Arts and culture

What Bert Has To Say About Rome Metro Area

Rome, a typical Mid-sized Southern town, is located near an attractive area of mountains, rivers, and lakes in northwest Georgia. A city of seven hills like its Italian namesake, Rome has roots in agriculture, textile and carpet milling. There are some typical homes and landmarks of the 19th century South, and Rome did win a National Trust for Historic Preservation Great American Main Street award for revamping its historic core. Most entertainment and leisure activity is connected to water and mountain areas nearby, although there are minor league sports and a few other amenities in town.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Rome (zip 30161) is 4.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Rome (zip 30161) jobs have increased by 2.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Rome (zip 30161)'s cost of living is 17.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Rome (zip 30161)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and September are the most pleasant months in the 30161 zip code, while July and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Floyd county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 69.9% to 28.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Rome (zip 30161)'s population is 35,420 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Rome (zip 30161) is Real Estate: $138,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.3%.

SCHOOLS

Rome (zip 30161) public schools spend $10,758 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.9 students per teacher in Rome (zip 30161). More Education

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Housing Market in Rome

It's a good time to buy in Rome. Home Appreciation is up 11.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Rome is $138,200.

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