In Forsyth, Georgia, the median home price is $620,071, compared with the Georgia median of $333,786; median household income is $143,784; the population is 267,287; schools rate 7.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 50.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Forsyth at a glance
Population
267,287
Median Household Income
$143,784
Typical Home Value
$620,071
School District Rating
7.6
Violent Crime Rate
50.5
Avg Commute Time
30.6
About Forsyth
Forsyth has a population of 267,287. The median home value is $620,071, 86% above the Georgia median. Median household income is $143,784 (86% above the Georgia median). The most populated towns are Cumming, Big Creek, and Silver.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Forsyth
4 towns, by population.
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Forsyth at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Forsyth?
- Forsyth has a population of 267,287 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Forsyth?
- The median home value in Forsyth is $620,071. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Forsyth?
- Median household income in Forsyth is $143,784 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Forsyth in?
- Forsyth is in Georgia.
- How many towns are in Forsyth?
- Forsyth contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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