Forest Park, GA
Living in Forest Park
Bikeability40
Walkability17
Commute38
Public Transit46
Affordability98
Public Safety25
Airports88
Hospitals15
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+401 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black45%
Caucasian17%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate37%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value-$31k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$682Median Monthly Rent+$49 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196926%
Built 1950 to 195930%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
LP gas1%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Park
United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
Clayton County70
Property Crime in Forest Park
United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
Clayton County84
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (71%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Park
Inland Flooding26
Tornado16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Park, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Park, GA
Evangel Temple Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
The Learning Station
3 miles, E
St John the Evangelist School
3 miles, NW
Upper Room Ministries Christian Academy
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Park, GA
Clayton State University
3 miles, SE
Beulah Heights University
8 miles, N
Spelman College
9 miles, N
Morehouse College
9 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Park, GA
Riverwoods Behavioral Health System
3 miles, SW
Southern Regional Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta
7 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Forest Park, GA
Columbus Airport
83 miles, SW
Lovell Field
109 miles, NW
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
138 miles, W