Forsyth County, Georgia: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Forsyth County is worth $493,800, property taxes on it run about $3,747 a year (0.76%), the FHA loan limit is $718,750, and closing on it means about $494 in transfer tax plus $2,714 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $493,800 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $3,747 a year, 0.76% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $718,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $494 | Georgia transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $2,514 owner's + $200 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Recording fees (deed + mortgage) | $82 | Recording fees page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $3,290 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $117,800; low-income limit $94,250 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Forsyth County?
The median owner-occupied home in Forsyth County is valued at $493,800, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Forsyth County?
The median Forsyth County homeowner pays $3,747 a year in real estate taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value ($4,025 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Forsyth County?
$718,750 for a one-unit home in 2026 (a high-cost limit above the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Forsyth County?
On the $493,800 median home: transfer tax $494, title insurance $2,714 for both policies, recording fees about $82, about $3,290 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Forsyth County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Forsyth County (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area) is $117,800. A family of four counts as low income below $94,250 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby Georgia counties
- Fannin County $274,600
- Fayette County $405,600
- Floyd County $194,100
- Franklin County $160,600
- Fulton County $431,200
- Gilmer County $278,900
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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