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Forsyth
  • Town in Georgia
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Forsyth

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      C
    Forsyth is a town in Georgia with a population of 4,370. Forsyth is in Monroe County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Forsyth offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Forsyth and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Forsyth are highly rated.
    About Forsyth...
    Population
    4,370
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $151,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $754
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      220.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      24.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      24.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      759.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,282.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      416.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Forsyth

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,757
    National
    $69,021
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