Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Forsyth is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,656. Residents earn $113,456 per year, which is 51% above the national average.
Based on current data, Forsyth receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Forsyth stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Forsyth is $113,456, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Forsyth among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Forsyth is $289,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Forsyth is a highly educated community — 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Forsyth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 13.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.6% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| 30% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,456 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,549 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,304 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,393 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,981 |
| County GDP | $9,054M |
| Restaurants | 244 |
| Healthcare | 271 |
| Retail | 334 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,684 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.31% |
| Commute Time | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Census Median | $289,800 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $301,205 |
| Median List Price | $146,000 |
| Median List Price | $146,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $128 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,207 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.3% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,684 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.31% |
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.7% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,949/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 271 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.4 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9261°N, 88.9641°W |
| County FIPS | 17115 |
Winner: Republican by 18.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.7% |
| 74% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,179/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 271 |
| Restaurants | 244 |
| Retail Stores | 334 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |