Forsyth County, NC Rankings

Forsyth County, North Carolina is ranked highly in many categories of BestPlaces rankings. It has the 8th highest median home value in North Carolina of $187,400, according to the 2018 American Community Survey, which is 7 percent higher than the national average. The county also has a low unemployment rate of 4.2 percent as of 2019 and has grown by 3.3 percent over the last five years. In addition, it’s highly ranked for households with annual income above $75,000 and for its percentage of college-educated populations at 46.9 percent, which is more than double the national average. Forsyth County also ranks well for public school ratings and having a short commute time with an average travel time of 21 minutes to get to work. Overall, Forsyth County provides great opportunities for families looking to settle down with strong economic growth potential and quality education options.

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