Forsyth is a small town of 2,731 in Missouri, with a median household income of $42,083
and a 3.0% 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, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 87.3
Forsyth's overall cost of living index is 87.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Forsyth costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Forsyth, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$162,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$444
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Forsyth's violent crime rate is 250.1 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
250.1 /100k
Property Crime
1429.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Forsyth is served primarily by FORSYTH R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Forsyth, MO
National Avg
School District
FORSYTH R-III
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Forsyth sees average highs of 47.5°F in January
and 91.9°F in July,
with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.8 inches of snow per year.
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 $162,100 and median rent is $444/month.
Forsyth's violent crime rate is 250.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1429.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Forsyth are operated by FORSYTH R-III.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Forsyth, MO has a population of 2,731, a median household income of $42,083, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
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.
Forsyth averages 47.5°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches
with about 6.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Forsyth, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65653.
The population of Forsyth, Missouri is 2,731 with a median age of 58.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Forsyth: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $162,100, median household income $42,083, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.