Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Rome, GA metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Rome, GA metro area's all-transactions index changed -1.6% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 395th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- -1.6%
- 5-year change
- +47.2%
- Since Q1 1995
- +239%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 395th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Rome, GA vs Georgia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Rome, GA: 338.7
- Georgia: 375.3
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | GA | U.S. | Gap vs GA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | -1.6% | +1.9% | +3.0% | −3.5 pts | −4.6 pts |
| 3 years | +9.9% | +10.9% | +12.9% | −1.0 pts | −3.0 pts |
| 5 years | +47.2% | +47.6% | +41.3% | −0.4 pts | +5.9 pts |
| 10 years | +106% | +112% | +93.3% | −6.5 pts | +12.4 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +239% | +275% | +292% | −36.6 pts | −52.9 pts |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Rome, GA area
Rome, GA area's index peaked in Q2 2007, fell 17.5% to its low in Q1 2012, and regained its peak in Q2 2018, about 11 years after the top. Today it sits +91.4% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q2 2007 | Q1 2012 | -17.5% | Q2 2018 (11 yrs) | +91.4% |
| GA | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -24.4% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +103% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Rome, GA area's index has changed +53.0% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | GA after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -5.3% | -1.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +0.1% | +1.0% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +18.7% | +19.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +47.9% | +52.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +53.0% | +69.5% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Rome, GA area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +221% | $963,922 |
| Q2 2000 | +156% | $767,598 |
| Q2 2005 | +100% | $601,011 |
| Q2 2010 | +112% | $636,316 |
| Q2 2015 | +117% | $649,661 |
| Q2 2020 | +69.2% | $507,604 |
| Q2 2021 | +47.2% | $441,635 |
| Q2 2023 | +9.9% | $329,583 |
| Q2 2025 | -1.6% | $295,172 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Rome, GA area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Rome, GA metro area shows changes of -1.6% over one year, +47.2% over five years, and +106% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +239% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Rome, GA area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −4.6 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +5.9 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.