Forsyth County, GA home prices

Forsyth County, GA: the typical home is worth $619,467 as of 2026-05, down -2.7% over the past year and +189.8% since 2000. Listings run about $225/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1985: $121,111 → 2026: $619,467 (5.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $619,467, homes in Forsyth County sit 179% above the Georgia median ($221,642) and 165% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #2 of 159 Georgia counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-2.7% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 30% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.5× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~26% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,058/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,255/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Dawson County, GA ($453,434) · Hall County, GA ($393,147) · Gwinnett County, GA ($410,908) · Cherokee County, GA ($476,648) · Lumpkin County, GA ($393,470) · Pickens County, GA ($395,471)