Aerial view of a wooded home with a backyard pool and curved driveway.

Forsyth County

A fast-growing community between Atlanta and the north Georgia mountains.

Welcome to Forsyth County

Forsyth County is a great place to call home and do business. The county is conveniently located between Atlanta and the north Georgia mountains and is consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. Residents enjoy tax rates among the lowest in the metro Atlanta area, an award-winning parks and recreation system, Lake Lanier, and nationally recognized schools and teachers. The area offers a variety of housing options, ranging from single-family homes and townhomes to neighborhoods with resort-style amenities and custom-built luxury homes, alongside incredible shopping experiences.


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Overview for Forsyth County, GA

267,287 people live in Forsyth County, where the median age is 39.7 and the average individual income is $58,249. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

267,287

Total Population

39.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$58,249

Average individual Income

Around Forsyth County, GA

There's plenty to do around Forsyth County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

11
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
14
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cumming Liquors, Herb Garden, and Donut Stop.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 0.96 miles 10 reviews 3.1/5 stars
Dining 0.98 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 1.07 miles 53 reviews 4.6/5 stars
Dining 1.08 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Dining 1.13 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 1.13 miles 6 reviews 2.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Forsyth County, GA

Forsyth County has 89,030 households, with an average household size of 2.99. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Forsyth County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 267,287 people call Forsyth County home. The population density is 1,190 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

267,287

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.7 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
89,030

Total Households

2.99

Average Household Size

$58,249

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Neighborhood Gallery

Dining room with a rustic wood table, cream chairs, crystal chandelier, and arched glass doors.
Schoolbooks topped with a red apple beside colored pencils and ABC blocks on a desk.
Map of Forsyth County, Georgia, outlining the county near Cumming and Lake Lanier.
Aerial view of a wooded home with a backyard pool and curved driveway.

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