What is the rental yield in West Rome, Rome, Georgia?

West Rome, Rome, Georgia has a gross yield of 6.2%. Prices are essentially in line with the city median and 8% below the state median, while prices increased 1.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 66, and education is in the 29th percentile.

How has West Rome, Rome, Georgia performed over the past year?

West Rome, Rome, Georgia saw prices increase 1.3% over the past year. Gross yield is 6.2%, prices are essentially in line with the city median and 8% below the state median, and the Red Flag score is 66. Walkability is 24.

How does West Rome compare with Rome, Georgia overall?

West Rome, Rome, Georgia is essentially in line with the city median on price and 8% below the state median. Gross yield is 6.2%, prices rose 1.3% over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 66. Walkability is 24, with education in the 29th percentile.

Neighborhood

West Rome

Rome, Georgia US

West Rome, Rome, Georgia offers a moderate-income profile with prices essentially in line with the city median and 8% below the state median. Gross yield is 6.2%, and prices increased 1.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 66, walkability is 24, and education is in the 29th percentile. The yield and modest price growth are strengths, while the higher Red Flag score and low walkability are important considerations.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

5.42 mi²

ZIP Code

30165

County

Floyd County

State

Georgia

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$255,924

YoY+1.3%

Gross Rental Yield

6.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

66 / 100

Walkability Score

Minimal

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

29 / 100

Limited · better than 29% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

West Rome Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for West Rome, Rome.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$255,924	+1.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$161/sqft	-2.2%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,312/mo	+3.2%
Gross Rental Yield	6.2%	—
Liquidity Score	39 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	146	+5.0%

Is West Rome Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Georgia crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

66 / 100

High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Tornado100Very High

Strong Wind100Very High

Earthquake80Very High

Hail80Very High

Wildfire60High

Hurricane60High

Flood40Moderate

Heat40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Georgia averaged 20.0 crimes and 3.3 violent per 1,000 residents (-9.9% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 6.2%

Active transaction volume — 146 homes sold last period

Tornado risk is Very High (100/100)

Strong Wind risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from West Rome's live DistrictScore metrics.

West Rome Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Georgia-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

4.5 µg/m³ Meets WHO guideline-22.2% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the West Rome centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 8% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Georgia Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	20.0	3.3	-9.9%
2023	22.4	3.7	+9.4%
2022	20.8	3.7	+7.8%
2021	19.5	3.5	-18.4%
2020	24.1	4.0	-21.7%
2019	31.0	3.3	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; West Rome inherits the Georgia figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · West Rome

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor7 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near West Rome: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in West Rome

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

24

Minimal

Walkability Score

1

Grocery

4

Dining

3

Schools

1

Universities

2

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

3

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within West Rome's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

West Rome vs Rome vs Georgia

How West Rome benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across West Rome, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Rome neighborhoods and about 8% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 6.2%, against 6.0% for Rome neighborhoods and 6.0% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 1.3%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Rome neighborhoods and in line with the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
West Rome	$161/sqft	6.2%	39
Rome	$162/sqft	6.0%	38
Georgia	$176/sqft	6.0%	40

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Georgia tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.77% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5.39%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $1 per $1,000.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & Georgia property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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West Rome Real Estate FAQ

West Rome, Rome, Georgia combines gross yield of 6.2% with prices essentially in line with the city median and 8% below the state median. Prices increased 1.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 66, and walkability is 24, so the profile is mixed.

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