The Town FilesForsyth County, Georgia
267,287 people. The median home is worth $550,400 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $143,784.
Towns in Forsyth County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumming | 7,318 | $382,900 | $85,868 | 36.5 |
People and housing
| Forsyth County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $550,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $2,090 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $143,784 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 39.7 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
88,777 jobs in 2024, average pay $64,971 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 455 storm events in Forsyth County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Forsyth County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).