Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 386,740 ↑ 1.1% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $65,541 12% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $227,800 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| Median Age | 38.3 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 10.1% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 143 transactions |
| Active Listings | 191 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 229 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $113,637 |
| Recent Sales | 118 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 215 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 8.47 acres |
| Active Listings | 112 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1.08 | $560,000 | $518,519 | 9030 Old Terry Ford Rd | Gainesville |
| Feb 2026 | 6.59 | $560,000 | $84,977 | 0 Wallace Tatum Rd Lot 1 | Cumming |
| Feb 2026 | 4.87 | $1,841,100 | $378,049 | 3020 Keith Bridge Rd | Cumming |
| Feb 2026 | 4.87 | $1,841,100 | $378,049 | 3020 Keith Bridge Rd Lot 203 | Cumming |
| Jan 2026 | 2.23 | $1,028,500 | $461,211 | 5370 McGinnis Ferry Rd | Alpharetta |
| Jan 2026 | 2.08 | $451,000 | $216,827 | 804 Canton Hwy | Cumming |
| Jan 2026 | 2.94 | $1,000,000 | $340,137 | Old Alpharetta Rd | Cumming |
| Jan 2026 | 2.00 | $150,000 | $75,000 | 1660 Bettis Tribble Gap Rd | Cumming |
| Jan 2026 | 1.48 | $355,000 | $239,865 | 0 Lisa Cir | Gainesville |
| Jan 2026 | 1.48 | $355,000 | $239,865 | 0 Lisa Cir #45-48 | Gainesville |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 100.00 | $1,392,689 | $13,927 | 7290 Westray Rd | Cumming |
| Dec 2025 | 1.02 | $255,000 | $250,001 | 9130 Greenway Ct | Gainesville |
| Dec 2025 | 9.37 | $250,000 | $26,681 | 6382 Medlock Rd | Gainesville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.43 | $223,750 | $156,578 | 5915 Burruss Mill Rd #1 | Cumming |
| Dec 2025 | 1.43 | $223,750 | $157,018 | 5915 Burruss Mill Rd Tract 2 | Cumming |
| Dec 2025 | 5.70 | $350,000 | $61,404 | 3-1 569 TR 1 Hurt Bridge Rd | Cumming |
| Dec 2025 | 3.77 | $350,000 | $92,838 | 0 Hurt Bridge Rd #1 | Cumming |
| Nov 2025 | 4.67 | $800,000 | $171,417 | 4425 Hubert Martin Rd | Cumming |
| Nov 2025 | 2.15 | $620,000 | $288,104 | Lot3b Squire Ln #3B | Cumming |
| Nov 2025 | 5.38 | $1,106,700 | $205,706 | 5878 Atlanta Hwy | Alpharetta |
| Nov 2025 | 6.12 | $1,262,100 | $206,225 | 5880 Atlanta Hwy | Alpharetta |
| Nov 2025 | 1.00 | $125,000 | $125,000 | 4525 Franklin Goldmine Rd | Cumming |
| Nov 2025 | 12.69 | $600,000 | $47,281 | Nicholson Rd | Cumming |
| Nov 2025 | 1.02 | $166,000 | $162,745 | 0 Bethel Rd #3 | Gainesville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.34 | $196,000 | $146,269 | 0 Bethel Rd #4 | Gainesville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.01 | $106,000 | $104,950 | 4815 Truman Mountain Rd #3 | Gainesville |
| Nov 2025 | 38.85 | $1,743,269 | $44,872 | Market Place Blvd | Cumming |
| Nov 2025 | 2.05 | $178,000 | $86,829 | Greenwood Acres Dr #24 | Cumming |
| Oct 2025 | 4.00 | $26,500 | $6,625 | 0 Fleetwood Ln | Blackshear |
| Oct 2025 | 3.41 | $164,800 | $48,328 | 0 Concord Rd | Cumming |
| Oct 2025 | 1.14 | $330,000 | $289,474 | 3585 Keith Bridge Rd | Cumming |
| Oct 2025 | 1.18 | $45,000 | $38,136 | 6935 Crestline Dr | Dawsonville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.18 | $45,000 | $38,136 | 6935 Crestline Dr Lot 21 | Dawsonville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $175,000 | $175,000 | 2376 Holly Ct | Cumming |
| Oct 2025 | 3.16 | $337,050 | $106,661 | 0 Canton Hwy | Cumming |
| Oct 2025 | 1.41 | $460,000 | $326,241 | 4521 Shiloh Rd | Cumming |
| Oct 2025 | 1.44 | $110,000 | $76,548 | 6670 Nix Rd | Dawsonville |
| Oct 2025 | 2.44 | $88,000 | $36,066 | 0 Nicholson Rd #2 | Cumming |
| Oct 2025 | 12.60 | $275,000 | $21,825 | 8205 Nicholson Rd | Cumming |
| Sep 2025 | 1.18 | $130,000 | $110,169 | 4980 Fenwick Dr | Cumming |
| Sep 2025 | 1.18 | $130,000 | $110,169 | 4980 Fenwick Dr #1 | Cumming |
| Sep 2025 | 6.00 | $70,000 | $11,667 | 0 Drew Rd | Cumming |
| Sep 2025 | 5.01 | $1,840,000 | $367,265 | 1254 Peachtree Pkwy | Cumming |
| Sep 2025 | 1.38 | $72,500 | $52,537 | 5240 Ridge Farms Dr | Cumming |
| Sep 2025 | 3.00 | $175,000 | $58,333 | 9715 Durand Rd | Gainesville |
| Sep 2025 | 2.50 | $1,000,000 | $400,000 | 4831 Heardsville Rd | Cumming |
| Sep 2025 | 2.85 | $175,000 | $61,404 | 9715 Durand Rd Lot 17 | Gainesville |
| Sep 2025 | 2.71 | $1,200,000 | $442,807 | 7835 Knight Rd | Gainesville |
| Sep 2025 | 4.45 | $170,000 | $38,202 | 0 Truman Mountain Rd | Gainesville |
| Sep 2025 | 3.33 | $360,000 | $108,108 | 2720 Dr Bramblett Rd | Cumming |
| Sep 2025 | 1.20 | $200,000 | $166,667 | Nix Rd | Dawsonville |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $384,000 | $76,800 | 5050 State Highway 400 | Cumming |
| Aug 2025 | 2.96 | $265,000 | $89,527 | 2465 Dahlonega Hwy | Cumming |
| Aug 2025 | 3.23 | $325,000 | $100,619 | LOT 2 Harvest Way | Cumming |
| Aug 2025 | 55.66 | $12,000,000 | $215,595 | 2720 Brookwood Rd | Cumming |
| Aug 2025 | 1.29 | $115,000 | $89,148 | 3225 Ashlee Ln | Cumming |
| Jul 2025 | 4.51 | $515,000 | $114,191 | 2150 Roper Rd | Cumming |
| Jul 2025 | 1.30 | $800,000 | $615,385 | 205 Buford Dam Rd | Cumming |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $35,000 | $35,000 | 4300 Turner Dr | Cumming |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $102,000 | $102,000 | 1705 Spot Road Connector | Cumming |
| Jul 2025 | 1.32 | $245,000 | $185,045 | 0 Old Atlanta Rd Lot 4 | Suwanee |
| Jul 2025 | 1.12 | $240,000 | $215,054 | 0 Old Atlanta Rd Lot 3 | Suwanee |
| Jul 2025 | 2.00 | $300,000 | $150,000 | 4250 Deerfield Rd #X | Cumming |
| Jul 2025 | 4.04 | $350,000 | $86,634 | 0 Namon Wallace Rd #19 | Cumming |
| Jul 2025 | 4.04 | $350,000 | $86,634 | 0 Namon Wallace Rd | Cumming |
| Jul 2025 | 3.11 | $325,000 | $104,502 | 2445 Dahlonega Hwy | Cumming |
| Jul 2025 | 3.98 | $2,000,000 | $502,515 | 4160 Castleberry Rd | Cumming |
| Jul 2025 | 4.67 | $145,000 | $31,049 | 4705 Sewell Rd Lot 4 | Cumming |
| Jul 2025 | 4.67 | $145,000 | $31,049 | 4705 Sewell Rd | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 60.00 | $2,804,280 | $46,738 | 2275 Pilgrim Mill Rd | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 15.36 | $80,000 | $5,208 | 1840 Pilgrim Mill Rd | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 1.97 | $175,000 | $88,832 | 6716 Concord Rd | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 1.69 | $186,000 | $110,059 | 6970 Shady Grove Rd | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 24.10 | $2,804,280 | $116,360 | 1900 Pilgrim Mill Rd | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 5.74 | $850,000 | $148,084 | 315 Tidwell Dr #5.754 | Alpharetta |
| Jun 2025 | 147.00 | $6,274,474 | $42,683 | 6330 Corn Dr | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 3.04 | $399,800 | $131,643 | 0 Burma Rd | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 1.60 | $295,000 | $184,375 | 3259 Castleberry Rd | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 5.25 | $625,000 | $119,048 | Vicki Ln | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 5.01 | $625,000 | $124,750 | 0 Vicki Ln #10 | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 5.01 | $625,000 | $124,750 | 0 Vicki Ln | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 2.81 | $250,000 | $88,968 | 7245 Mount Tabor Rd | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 2.81 | $250,000 | $88,968 | 7245 Mount Tabor Rd #1 | Cumming |
| Jun 2025 | 4.03 | $775,000 | $192,308 | 2655 Nuckolls Rd | Cumming |
| May 2025 | 3.49 | $600,000 | $171,674 | 2360 Friendship Cir | Cumming |
| May 2025 | 1.30 | $358,750 | $275,962 | 0 Raines Dr #1 | Cumming |
| May 2025 | 4.46 | $700,000 | $156,951 | 8121 Heardsville Cir | Cumming |
| May 2025 | 3.08 | $350,000 | $113,637 | 2364 Holly Ct | Cumming |
| May 2025 | 6.58 | $550,000 | $83,587 | 0 Jot Em Down Rd | Gainesville |
| May 2025 | 1.00 | $149,900 | $149,900 | 0 Tribble Rd Lot 2 | Cumming |
| May 2025 | 1.21 | $180,000 | $149,130 | 0 Dr Bramblett Rd | Cumming |
| May 2025 | 1.21 | $180,000 | $149,130 | 0 Dr Bramblett Rd #2 | Cumming |
| May 2025 | 2.12 | $625,000 | $294,811 | 1925 Southers Cir | Suwanee |
| May 2025 | 9.16 | $1,175,000 | $128,275 | 2177 Buford Hwy | Cumming |
| May 2025 | 2.12 | $625,000 | $294,811 | 1925 Southers Cir #12 | Suwanee |
| May 2025 | 59.00 | $4,400,000 | $74,576 | 7155 Flowery Branch Rd | Cumming |
| Apr 2025 | 1.96 | $155,000 | $79,082 | 1877 Dr Bramblett Rd | Cumming |
| Apr 2025 | 6.69 | $310,000 | $46,338 | 0 Cox Rd Tract 12 | Cumming |
| Apr 2025 | 6.50 | $310,000 | $47,692 | 0 Cox Rd Tract 13 | Cumming |
| Apr 2025 | 6.10 | $775,000 | $127,028 | 0 Kelly Mill Rd | Cumming |
| Apr 2025 | 4.02 | $257,000 | $63,930 | 7550 Goodson Rd | Dawsonville |
| Apr 2025 | 8.76 | $2,000,000 | $228,311 | 5298 Post Rd | Cumming |
| Apr 2025 | 8.76 | $2,000,000 | $228,311 | 5298 Post Rd #8.7 | Cumming |
| Apr 2025 | 1.00 | $265,000 | $264,735 | 7120 Dickerson Rd | Cumming |
| Apr 2025 | 1.09 | $700,000 | $642,207 | 4531 Franklin Goldmine Rd | Cumming |
| Apr 2025 | 21.23 | $3,966,000 | $186,811 | 5022 Heardsville Rd | Cumming |
| Apr 2025 | 1.10 | $234,000 | $212,727 | 5044 Heardsville Rd | Cumming |
| Apr 2025 | 3.40 | $339,000 | $99,706 | 7100 Collins Point Rd | Cumming |
| Mar 2025 | 7.74 | $2,537,847 | $327,888 | 2570 Friendship Cir | Cumming |
| Mar 2025 | 3.78 | $275,000 | $72,752 | 4750 Fowler Dr | Cumming |
| Mar 2025 | 1.00 | $28,517 | $28,517 | 7260 Wallace Tatum Rd | Cumming |
| Mar 2025 | 4.46 | $379,900 | $85,180 | Heardsville Cir | Cumming |
| Mar 2025 | 6.75 | $565,000 | $83,704 | 0 Elzey Dr | Cumming |
| Mar 2025 | 4.46 | $379,900 | $85,179 | 8121 Heardsville Cir #508 | Cumming |
| Mar 2025 | 1.41 | $120,000 | $85,106 | LOT 8 Crestline Dr | Dawsonville |
| Mar 2025 | 3.27 | $1,285,620 | $393,157 | 2555 Friendship Cir | Cumming |
| Mar 2025 | 112.43 | $3,350,000 | $29,796 | 0 Nix Rd #112.43 | Dawsonville |
| Mar 2025 | 2.05 | $80,000 | $39,024 | 6670 Cross Roads Rd | Cumming |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $70,000 |
| Recent Sales | 25 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 93 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.45 acres |
| Active Listings | 79 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.54 | $48,000 | 0 Six Mile Ridge Rd #10 | Cumming |
| Feb 2026 | 0.54 | $48,000 | 0 Six Mile Ridge Rd | Cumming |
| Jan 2026 | 0.29 | $45,000 | 0 Fleetwood Dr | Cumming |
| Jan 2026 | 0.34 | $37,000 | 5670 Lakeview Ct | Gainesville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.34 | $37,000 | 0 Lakeview Ct #73 | Gainesville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.29 | $17,000 | 0 Continental Trl | Gainesville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.34 | $37,000 | 0 Lakeview Ct | Gainesville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.50 | $90,000 | 6930 Black Fox Ln | Cumming |
| Jan 2026 | 0.67 | $120,000 | 0 Keithwood Dr | Cumming |
| Jan 2026 | 0.55 | $95,000 | 9065 Ivyshaw Lndg | Gainesville |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0.42 | $113,000 | 6209 Heardsville Rd | Cumming |
| Dec 2025 | 0.16 | $289,000 | Quail Mountain Trl | Gainesville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.77 | $179,000 | 516 Kelly Mill Rd | Cumming |
| Dec 2025 | 0.77 | $179,000 | 516 Kelly Mill Rd #13 | Cumming |
| Dec 2025 | 0.34 | $70,000 | 0 Impala Dr | Gainesville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.34 | $70,000 | 0 Impala St #27-29 | Gainesville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.28 | $10,000 | Lake View Pte | Gainesville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.45 | $1,000,000 | 7172 Lawson Dr | Gainesville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.52 | $25,000 | 0 Bayhill Dr | Gainesville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.11 | $12,500 | Old Still Path | Gainesville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.11 | $225,000 | 6225 Quail Trl #41 | Gainesville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.79 | $115,000 | 7025 Lake Vista Dr | Dawsonville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.79 | $115,000 | 7025 Lake Vista Dr #18 | Dawsonville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.45 | $100,000 | 23 Carlton Rd | Cumming |
| Sep 2025 | 0.59 | $69,500 | 1280 Canton Hwy | Cumming |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 260,062 |
| Population (2020) | 251,283 |
| Population Growth | 3.49% |
| Median Household Income | $138,000 |
| Median Home Value | $493,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 90,537 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,849 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 4.3% |
| Median Age | 39.4 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 59,894 (23.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 2.5% |
Market Overview
Forsyth County, Georgia has a population of 260,062, which has grown 3.49% since 2020. The median household income is $138,000, above the national median of $74,580 by 85.0%. With a median home value of $493,800 and an unemployment rate of 2.5%, the local economy is strong. The housing vacancy rate of 4.3% suggests tight market conditions. As part of Georgia, Forsyth County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $114,191 per acre, with properties averaging 8.80 acres. There are currently 191 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Forsyth County, Georgia?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Forsyth County has a population of 260,062. The county has grown 3.49% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Forsyth County?
The median household income in Forsyth County is $138,000, which is 85.0% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Forsyth County growing or shrinking?
Forsyth County is growing. The population has increased 3.49% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Forsyth County?
The median home value in Forsyth County is $493,800. The housing vacancy rate is 4.3%, which suggests tight market conditions. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, indicating a strong local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $114,191 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $100,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Forsyth County, Georgia?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.