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Housing

Housing New developments in Forsyth County, such
as the anticipated Halcyon project at GA 400 and
Forsyth County is the nation’s 11th fastest growing county and Georgia’s McFarland Parkway, acknowledge these quality
of life priorities by including acres of green space
second fastest growing, and it is easy to see why. With a high average and trails connecting neighborhoods with retail
centers. For example, the Halcyon project calls
income, internationally-recognized school system, plentiful recreational for 87 detached houses, 155 townhouses, 448
apartments, two hotels and 360,000 square feet
activities, beautiful natural setting, and close proximity to Metro Atlanta, it of retail and office space, along with 50 acres of
devoted green space and trails to tie into the Big
is no wonder so many people seek the privilege of calling Forsyth home. Green Greenway.
A pioneer in Forsyth County’s mixed use
An ideal balance between the city for families is the Forsyth County School District, developments, the area around Vickery Village
bustle and life’s simpler pleasures one of the top districts in the state with the highest offers condominium, town home or single family
makes Forsyth County the perfect graduation rate (94 percent) among the state’s 15 living with an impressive number of community
setting for your life. A diversity of largest school districts. amenities such as a zero entry pool, eight Har-Tru
homes and lifestyles awaits, from In 2005, Cumming and Forsyth County tennis courts, and Glen Willow Park with its fire pit,
affordable to luxurious, downtown to secluded, undertook a two-year-long community planning play equipment, basketball courts and small
suburban to estate. Forsyth County welcomes process called “Envision2030.” More than 1,200 sports field.
you home. citizens at town hall-style meetings across the Forsyth County has been ranked one of the
Median income in Forsyth County is more than community discussed their vision for Cumming fastest growing counties in the U.S. for several
$87,500 per year, which easily translates into a and Forsyth County. One of the highlights of years. Many new subdivisions with elegant houses
growing real estate market. The average home Envision2030 was the focus on “Quality of Life.” have been constructed, several around world-class
price is more than $320,000 with some homes Surveys related to this planning process showed golf courses. Housing devoted to seniors and
falling in the million-plus category, especially for that Forsyth County outperforms the state in nearly retirees is also booming in the Cumming area,
lake property on Lake Sidney Lanier. New, upscale every measure for healthy children and stable, self- with some seniors moving here to be closer to
construction projects are underway throughout sufficient families. Additionally, survey respondents their grandchildren while others are finding or
the county. indicated that safe and congestion-free roads building their dream retirement home on the
A major county focus on developing green were important to their quality of life, and the shores of Lake Lanier or in the shadow of the Blue
space and a plethora of planned communities Ridge Mountains.
In Cumming and Forsyth County, you can enjoy
all the benefits of living in the greater Atlanta area
– major league sports, national and international
shows and concerts, access to the busiest airport
in the world – while enjoying life in a friendly
community where it’s easy to get to know your
neighbors. Cumming and Forsyth County residents
enjoy spacious home sites and gorgeous views of
Georgia mountains and lakes – the quiet country
life only 30 miles north of downtown Atlanta.

attract families seeking a safe place for their “walkability” and “bikeability” of our community

children to live and play. Another major attraction were mentioned as priorities.

24 Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce • 770-887-6461 • www.cummingforsythchamber.org