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Forsyth, GA

Forsyth, GA.

Population: 19,403 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Forsyth, GA is $329,261 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $386,900 after a median 83 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$329,261

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$329,261
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+26.4%
10-year appreciation
+82.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$329,261
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$386,900
Median list price
$507,000
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
-4.5%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
47
For-sale inventory
91
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
84
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$859/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,074/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,852/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Department of Corrections, Monroe County
Schools include
Department of Corrections, Mary Persons High School, Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School, T.G. Scott Elementary School, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Armstrong World Industries (24.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,088
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,811

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (24 mi)
National parks include
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Andersonville National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Broken Ranch Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+362 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
19.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,695
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
69.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,043
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
281

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ForsythState medianUS median
Median home value$329,261$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$386,900$305,450$325,000
Median days on market83 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,695$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Forsyth, GA?
$329,261.
What is the median sale price in Forsyth, GA?
$386,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Forsyth, GA?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in Forsyth, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,235/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Forsyth, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Forsyth, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Forsyth, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Forsyth, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Forsyth, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Forsyth, GA?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Forsyth, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Forsyth, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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