Forsyth County

GA · Pop. 172,583 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Forsyth County is a mixed county in GA with a population of approximately 172,583.

$/Acre: $9,606

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 295.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax0.22%

Combined Sales Tax4.22%

Cost of Living Index96.5

Median Household Income$36,736

Poverty Rate12.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,606

Median Home Price$640K

Acres for Sale1882

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall47.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,243 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)204 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K364

Property Crime /100K437

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak