What are the schools like in Forsyth, IL?

Forsyth is served primarily by Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Forsyth?

The median household income in Forsyth, IL is $107,944 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Forsyth, IL?

Forsyth has an average high temperature of 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.6 inches.

Forsyth, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Forsyth, IL affordable or expensive?

Forsyth's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Forsyth is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $276,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Forsyth, IL?

Forsyth has a violent crime rate of 396.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1901.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Forsyth, IL a Good Place to Live?

Forsyth is a small town of 3,856 in Illinois, with a median household income of $107,944 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Forsyth stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Forsyth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Forsyth city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.6

Forsyth's overall cost of living index is 86.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Forsyth costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Forsyth, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$276,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$107,944	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Forsyth's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

396.1 /100k

Property Crime

1901.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Forsyth is served primarily by Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Forsyth, IL	National Avg
School District	Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Forsyth sees average highs of 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 13.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Forsyth, IL
Average High — January	34.0°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	13.6"

Demographics

Metric	Forsyth, IL	National Avg
Population	3,856	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	5.2%	6.3%
Under 18	27.7%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Decatur, IL 5 mi Oreana, IL 5 mi Warrensburg, IL 5 mi Maroa, IL 8 mi Harristown, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Forsyth

Forsyth, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62535

Forsyth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forsyth, IL affordable or expensive?

Forsyth's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Forsyth roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $276,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Forsyth, IL?

Forsyth's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1901.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Forsyth?

Public schools in Forsyth are operated by Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 57.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Forsyth, IL a good place to live?

Forsyth, IL has a population of 3,856, a median household income of $107,944, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Forsyth?

Forsyth averages 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 13.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Forsyth?

Forsyth, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62535.

What is the population of Forsyth?

The population of Forsyth, Illinois is 3,856 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Forsyth?

Key numbers for living in Forsyth: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $276,800, median household income $107,944, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Forsyth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.