The Town FilesForsyth, Georgia
City in Monroe County · population 4,384 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $274,400
- Household income
- $73,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 35.6
Forsyth is a city of 4,384 people in Monroe County, Georgia. The median home is worth $274,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for retirees than 86% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 78% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 72% of Georgia towns.
How Forsyth ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Forsyth is worth $274,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $73,250, which is more affordable than 39% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $925 a month. 57.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Forsyth | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $274,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $925 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $73,250 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 57.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Forsyth
| People | Forsyth | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Forsyth
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 33.4°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 50 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Forsyth since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 13, 2020 about 2.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on December 28, 2005.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 8,072 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,833 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Forsyth itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Forsyth
6 public schools with 4,653 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Persons High School | 9-12 | 1,286 | 16.1 |
| Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus | 6-8 | 1,047 | 15.6 |
| T.G. Scott Elementary School | PK-5 | 825 | 14.0 |
| Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School | PK-5 | 724 | 13.2 |
| Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School | PK-5 | 693 | 14.4 |
| Department of Corrections | PK-12 | 78 | — |
Towns near Forsyth
- Barnesville, GA12.5 mi · 6,292 people · home $176,500
- Jackson, GA17.6 mi · 5,557 people · home $168,400
- Macon-Bibb County, GA21.2 mi · 157,346 people · home $174,500
- Locust Grove, GA22.8 mi · 8,947 people · home $307,300
- Monticello, GA22.9 mi · 2,541 people · home $168,400
- Gray, GA22.9 mi · 3,436 people · home $226,400
- Griffin, GA24.1 mi · 23,478 people · home $220,900
- Hannahs Mill, GA24.6 mi · 3,121 people · home $154,600
Forsyth questions
Is Forsyth, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Forsyth scores better for retirees than 86% of Georgia towns and quieter than 67%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Forsyth?
The median owner-occupied home in Forsyth is valued at $274,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,250, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $925 a month.
What is the weather like in Forsyth?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 33.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Forsyth get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Forsyth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)