Forsyth County in Top 10 'Best Counties To Work In'

Forsyth County is one of America's best counties in which to work, according to a recent evaluation by nerdwallet.com, a website for consumers.

The assessment was aimed at identifying areas of the country and states that are the best to work in, based on economic indicators, prospective growth and quality of life, according to Best Counties To Work In blog.

Forsyth comes in at No. 9 on the list behind the likes of Williams County, North Dakota, three Virginia cities, and Marin County, California.

"Forsyth County has seen a slight decrease in the unemployment rate recently—it was reported at 6.7% in July 2013," the blog says. "The county has seen steady population growth, maintains a 30 minute average commute time and has a median income of $58,466 per year. Major industries in Forsyth County include education services, health care, professional services, manufacturing and processing. Local government occupations also represent a large section of the workforce."

Forsyth was the only Georgia county to make the Top 20 list of the Best Counties To Work In. Here's the full list.


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