Living in Forsyth County, North Carolina

Forsyth County is a county in North Carolina with a population of around 369,019, part of the Winston-Salem, NC MSA metro area. The main communities are Yorktown, Winston-Salem, Kernersville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,654/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $264K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 50°F) and hot summers (highs around 84°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Forsyth County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a moderately educated workforce (34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.