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Forsyth, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Monroe County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,641 Population 515/sq mi density
$74,811 Median Income $40,805 per capita
$191,600 Home Value $313,665 Zillow
$876 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
520 Violent Crime/100K 5,620 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,811 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $876/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
520 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$191,600
32% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$876/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.1%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,218
Median year built: 1974

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$191,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$313,665
Median Sale Price
$299,000
Median List Price
$436,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

55.1%
Owner-Occupied
44.9%
Renter-Occupied
55%
45%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,585/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,660/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,820/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,182/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,605/mo
Census median rent: $876/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market
40 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$147
Active Inventory
12
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
22.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
29% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
55.1%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$191,600
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$313,665
Median Sale Price$299,000
Median List Price$436,450
Price Per Sq Ft$147

Rent

Census Median Rent$876
FMR Studio$1,585
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,660
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,820
FMR 3-Bedroom$2,182
FMR 4-Bedroom$2,605

Market

Days on Market40
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops33.3%
Homes Sold8
Active Inventory12
Price Per Sq Ft$147

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied55.1%
Renter-Occupied44.9%
Homeownership Rate55.1%
Total Housing Units2,218
Median Year Built1974
Rent Burden22.1%