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Market MapGeorgiaForsyth

Forsyth County

GeorgiaPopulation: 253,225
45
/100
Hold
#638 of 1,000 counties
#131 in Georgia (159 counties)

Market Snapshot

$604,768
Median Home Price
159% above national median
$2,184/mo
Median Rent
45% above national median
4.33%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 89% nationally
-$1,750
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$604,768
Down Payment (20%)$120,954
Loan Amount$483,814
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$2,184
Monthly P&I-$3,170
Est. Expenses (35%)-$764
Net Cash Flow-$1,750/mo
2.8%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-15.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
4.33%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 2.8% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
45/100
45
Cash Flow(30%)
35/100

Based on 4.33% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
40/100

Based on -2.1% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
61/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.6x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Below-average rent-to-price ratio (4.33%)
  • -Declining home values (-2.1% YoY)
  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$1,750/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 2.8% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population
253,225
Median Income
$131,660
vs $57,018 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.6x
Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
OconeeGA
48$542,700$1,8244.03%HoldView
GreeneGA
48$618,661Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentForsythGA
45$604,768$2,1844.33%Hold
DodgeGA
45$138,404Est. pending—HoldView
IrwinGA
44$141,407Est. pending—AvoidView
ScrevenGA
44$172,445Est. pending—AvoidView

The Bottom Line

HoldForsyth is a neutral market. Consider house hacking or targeting below-market deals.

Forsyth County in Georgia scores 45/100, ranking #638 of 1,000 US counties (top 84%). The 4.33% rent-to-price ratio may require creative strategies or below-market purchases for positive cash flow. Current market conditions make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or all-cash purchases.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-1,750/mo
Cap Rate
2.8%
Cash-on-Cash
-15.1%

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