Forsyth County, NC home prices

Forsyth County, NC: the typical home is worth $287,472 as of 2026-05, up +1.3% over the past year and +131.6% since 2000. Listings run about $180/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $41,708 → 2026: $287,472 (6.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $287,472, homes in Forsyth County sit 4% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 23% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #44 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.4× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,419/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,552/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Stokes County, NC ($267,523) · Davie County, NC ($327,119) · Yadkin County, NC ($243,680) · Davidson County, NC ($280,050) · Guilford County, NC ($280,438) · Surry County, NC ($241,212)