Forsyth County, GA
Living in Forsyth County
Bikeability7
Walkability5
Commute20
Public Transit9
Affordability30
Public Safety97
Airports81
Hospitals46
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
228kPopulation+64k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
53%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black3%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate16%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree35%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$107kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$340kMedian Home Value+$63k (2010–19)
56%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$346 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200938%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forsyth County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Forsyth County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forsyth County
Inland Flooding45
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forsyth County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forsyth County, GA
Horizon Christian Academy
1 miles, W
Horizon Christian Academy
1 miles, W
Ivy League Montessori School
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Forsyth County, GA
Reformed University
18 miles, S
Brenau University
18 miles, E
Georgia Gwinnett College
18 miles, SE
University of North Georgia
23 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forsyth County, GA
Northside Hospital Forsyth
3 miles, S
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
11 miles, S
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
16 miles, SW
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Forsyth County, GA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
44 miles, SW
Lovell Field
83 miles, NW
McGhee Tyson Airport
110 miles, N
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
118 miles, NE