Living in Forsyth, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forsyth · Census data 2020–2024
Forsyth has 4,642 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $73,250 (5% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $274,400, the median rent is $925/month.
Forsyth at a glance
- Population
- 4,642
- Median age
- 35.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $73,250State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $274,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 57.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Forsyth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Forsyth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forsyth the median home value is $274,400, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,832 a month in housing costs.
Forsyth median household income
The median household income in Forsyth is $73,250 and the income per person is $35,413. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Forsyth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,156
- Owner-occupied
- 57.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.8%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.41
Forsyth demographics
- Population
- 4,642
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 1,852
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forsyth ›
Education in Forsyth
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Forsyth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forsyth
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Forsyth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth | 4,642 | $73,250 | $274,400 | $925 |
| Barnesville | 6,121 | $57,411 | $176,500 | $846 |
| Bolingbroke | 426 | $126,597 | $273,900 | — |
| Milner | 979 | $67,476 | $240,900 | $1,250 |
| Flovilla | 1,358 | $68,214 | $200,800 | $1,319 |
| Yatesville | 435 | $64,783 | $156,600 | $868 |
| Culloden | 428 | $121,000 | $185,700 | $938 |
| Jackson | 5,741 | $46,191 | $168,400 | $817 |
| Orchard Hill | 152 | $33,333 | $72,900 | $1,044 |
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What is the median household income in Forsyth, GA?
The median household income in Forsyth is $73,250, 5% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Forsyth?
The median home value in Forsyth is $274,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Forsyth?
The median gross rent in Forsyth is $925 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Forsyth, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Forsyth?
The median age in Forsyth is 35.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Forsyth?
The average commute to work in Forsyth is 25 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forsyth?
The unemployment rate in Forsyth is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forsyth?
27.5% of adults in Forsyth have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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