Forsyth County, Georgia Housing Market
In Forsyth County, Georgia, the median home value is $550,400, with a median monthly rent of $2,090. This places Forsyth County at #102 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #1 within Georgia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,286
- Establishments: 9,222
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,409
- Multi-family: 334
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 97,933 (avg $143,754)
- Outflow: 92,132 (avg $144,620)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Forsyth County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30005 | 267.0 | +2.13% | 2025 |
| 2 | 30024 | 280.6 | +2.49% | 2025 |
| 3 | 30041 | 272.4 | -0.90% | 2025 |
| 4 | 30506 | 268.0 | +4.21% | 2025 |
| 5 | 30097 | 279.0 | +5.09% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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📝 Editor's Insight
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View Mortgage Guide for Forsyth County →How Forsyth County Compares
| Metric | Forsyth County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $550,400 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,090 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 84.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.9 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Forsyth County is 178.1% above the Georgia state average and 141.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $2,090/month is 116.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Forsyth County has an owner-occupancy rate of 84.4%, compared to 70.6% in Georgia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke County | Virginia | $550,100 | $1,371 |
| Somerset County | New Jersey | $552,100 | $2,033 |
| Multnomah County | Oregon | $552,700 | $1,646 |
| Kitsap County | Washington | $555,100 | $1,822 |
| Skagit County | Washington | $545,100 | $1,536 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconee County | $461,600 | $1,462 | 81.3% |
| Fulton County | $458,800 | $1,732 | 54.3% |
| Fayette County | $436,400 | $1,898 | 80.1% |
| Cherokee County | $435,100 | $1,799 | 77.3% |
| Cobb County | $407,200 | $1,730 | 67.0% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).