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Forsyth County
  • County in Georgia
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Forsyth County

#1 in Best Counties for Families in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Housing
      A
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      B+
    6. Jobs
      A+
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      C minus
    Forsyth County is located in Georgia with a population of 245,754. Forsyth County is one of the best places to live in Georgia. In Forsyth County, most residents own their homes. In Forsyth County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Forsyth County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Forsyth County are highly rated.
    Population
    245,754
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $385,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,619
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      16%
    • Own
      84%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      110
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      47.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      31.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      785.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,660.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      251.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Forsyth County

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $120,999
    National
    $69,021
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