Study: Forsyth best county in Ga. to raise a family

Stacker recently compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Georgia using 2025 data from Niche – and Forsyth came out on top.

Niche says it ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather.

The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season.

Forsyth wasn’t the only Gainesville area county making the list. So did Jackson, Gwinnett and Habersham.

To see the whole list and what the researchers said about each, click here: Best Counties to Raise a Family in Georgia | Stacker