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Forsyth, MT

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Population
1,652
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,521 ft
Median Home Value
$208,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$776/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$39,744
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Forsyth

Sitting along the south bank of the Yellowstone River in eastern Montana, Forsyth is a quiet county seat home to about 1,600 people. The town is known locally as the "City of Trees," thanks to the lush, leafy streets that stand out against the wide-open plains of Rosebud County. It grew from a 19th-century river landing and railroad hub into a steady community with a classic, unhurried pace.

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Living in Forsyth means having outdoor recreation and everyday essentials close at hand. Interstate 94 runs right past town, making trips to Miles City or Billings straightforward, while the river offers great local fishing, boating, and agate hunting along the gravel bars. Between the historic downtown, local school events, and the annual Rosebud County Fair, Forsyth offers a welcoming, small-town setting rooted in eastern Montana's ranching heritage.

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