At a Glance
Median Income
$113,456
$61,549 per capita
Home Value
$289,800
Zillow: $301,205
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
477/100K
2,992/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.7%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Forsyth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forsyth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forsyth a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forsyth residents earn a median household income of $113,456 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,549. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,981 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forsyth is $289,800 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,205. Median rent is $1,207/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Forsyth reports 477 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,992/100K.
Education
58.7% of adults in Forsyth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forsyth has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,656
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,179/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,456
Per Capita$61,549
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$9,054M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,800
Rent$1,207
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$301,205
Housing Units1,466
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent477/100K
Property2,992/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death10,949/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation659 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.7%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+21.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Forsyth was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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