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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

Parks & Recreation in Forsyth (19)

Andersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Camping, Group Camping, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstratio...
Weather: Summer temperatures reach highs in the 80s-90s and high humidity. Winter temperatures tend to be in the 40s and below. Snow can occur but is rare. Average annual precipitation is 46.24 inches and is f...
Balls Ferry State Park
State Park
525 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River Nation...
Entrance: $5
Activities: Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Whitewater Rafting, Junior Ranger Program, Tubing, River Tubing, Swimming, Freshwater Swimming, Wildlife Watchi...
Weather: Summers typically consist of long spells of warm, humid weather. Average highs are in the lower 90's and overnight lows range from the upper 60's to lower 70's. Winters are more variabl...
F. D. Roosevelt State Park
State Park
9,981 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Flat Creek Public Fishing Area
State Park
863 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Yargo State Park
State Park
1,819 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hard Labor Creek State Park
State Park
5,746 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
High Falls State Park
State Park
1,050 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Indian Springs State Park
State Park
533 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864. Although most famous as a Civil War battlefield, Kennesaw Mountain has a...
Entrance: $5
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Before you start your trip to the mountain, check the local weather forecast to be sure that you will have a dry time. Though we are located north of Atlanta, we're still have the same hot summer...
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movement. This was Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore his roots, walk in his footsteps, visit the home of ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Summers typically are warm and humid with average afternoon high temperatures are in the lower 90s. During winter the high temperatures average from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. Lows average in the m...
North Oconee River Greenway
State Park
49 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American Indians first came here during the Paleo-Indian Period hunting Ice Age mammals. Around 900 CE, the M...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Gift Shop and Souven...
Weather: Macon has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average high temperature ranges from 46 to 58°F (7.7 to 14.4°C) in January and 82 to 91°F (27.7 to 32.7°C) in July. Winte...
Ocmulgee River Greenway
State Park
1,075 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Panola Mountain State Park
State Park
1,603 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Providence Canyon Outdoor Recreation Area
State Park
1,111 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Scott Hudgens Park
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sweetwater Creek State Park
State Park
2,599 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Watson Mill Bridge State Park
State Park
1,015 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0