Forsyth County, GA

Living in Forsyth County

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 5
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 30
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 81
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 44
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Schools 81
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Residents

228k Population +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

$107k Median 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

$340k Median Home Value +$63k (2010–19)
56% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median 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

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Colleges

Colleges near Forsyth County, GA

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Reformed University
18 miles, S
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Brenau University
18 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Forsyth County, GA

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Airports

Airports near Forsyth County, GA

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Lovell Field
83 miles, NW
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McGhee Tyson Airport
110 miles, N
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