About Forsyth County

Beauty, Convenience, Success

Nestled between the booming metro Atlanta region and the picturesque north Georgia mountains, Forsyth County offers one of the nation’s best places to live, work, and play.

With easy access to major highways, our community is a short drive from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and major sports and entertainment venues. Lake Lanier offers both adventure and respite, and our schools are second to none. It’s easy to see why so many businesses and families are determined to call FOCO home.

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There’s Nowhere Like Forsyth

Forsyth County is ripe with potential and rich in proven prosperity. Boasting a growing and vibrant business community and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

We know that starting or relocating a business requires a lot of research. That’s why Forward Forsyth offers deep insight into our strategic location, highly qualified workforce, and a great quality of life and lower business costs. With that in mind, we invite you to look deeper into the makeup and finer details of Forsyth County.

Highlights of Forsyth County

  • 285,682 – Population
  • 495,488 – Projected Population in 2040
  • 247 – Square Miles
  • $142,525 – Median Household Income (2024)
  • $606, 694 – Median Home Value
  • $55,720 – Per Capita Income
  • 3.37 – Persons per Household
  • 3.5% – Annual Growth Rate

Source: U.S. Census, JobsEQ, censusreporter.org, atlantaregional.org

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Ranked #1 in Georgia For:

  • Healthiest County – 8 Years in a Row
  • Most Affluent County (#8 in US)
  • Community for Incoming Investment (Top 10 in US)
  • Concentration of Tech Talent
  • Public School System
  • Fastest Growing County (#11 in US)

Sources: U.S. Census, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, SmartAsset.com, 24/7 Wall Street, GA Department of Education, GA Power, Statistica.com

Education

High school graduation rate

Forsyth County: 96.2%
State of Georgia: 85.4%

Bachelor’s degree

Forsyth County: 37.6%
State of Georgia: 22.1%

Average SAT score

Forsyth County: 1174
State of Georgia: 1030

Average ACT score

Forsyth County: 24.9
State of Georgia: 21.7

  • 23 – Elementary Schools
  • 11 – Middle Schools
  • 8 – High Schools
  • 3 – Academies of Creative Education
  • 1 – Virtual 6-12 School
  • 1 – College and Career High School

Sources: GA Department of Education, U.S. Census

Quality of Life

  • 4 – Nearby Airports
  • 207.6 – Miles of Lake Lanier Shoreline
  • 30 – Parks
  • 55+ Miles of Walking Paths & Trails
  • 56 – Baseball/Softball Fields
  • 36 – Multi Use Rectangular Sports Fields
  • 45 – Tennis Courts
  • 19 – Playgrounds

Source: Forsyth County Government

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Economic Indicators

  • 9,168 – Total number of businesses (2024)
  • 142,238 – Employed Population (2025)
  • 139,547 – Workforce Population (2025)
  • 7.896 – Millage rate
  • 7% – Sales tax
  • 5.19% – Corporate income tax rate

Sources: U.S. Census, GA Department of Labor, Forsyth County Government

Demographics

2024

  • White 66.28%
  • Asian 18.02%
  • African American 4.11%
  • American Indian 0.4%
  • Pacific Islander 0.1%
  • Two or more races 8.43%

2016

  • White 82.2%
  • Asian 12%
  • African American 3.6%
  • American Indian 0.50%
  • Two or more races 1.7%

Sources: U.S. Census

Weather

  • 70.2° F Average Annual High
  • 47.2° F Average Annual Low
  • 1 inch Average Annual Snowfall
  • 54.15 inches Average Annual Rainfall
  • Source: U.S. Climate Data
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