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Housing in Forsyth County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Forsyth County averages $1,098/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the North Carolina median of $1,228 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Forsyth County FMR Area are $1,067 for a studio, $1,160 for 1‑bedroom, $1,321 for 2‑bedroom, $1,723 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,035 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $223 increase for a 2-bedroom in Forsyth County shows a 20% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Forsyth County was 3.8% in 2024, compared to North Carolina at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
