Forest Park, Birmingham, AL
Living in Forest Park
Bikeability
38
Walkability
22
Commute
96
Public Transit
19
Affordability
94
Public Safety
30
Airports
24
Hospitals
30
Colleges
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
57
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
10k
Population
+864 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
47%
Family Households
+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black20%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$74k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$220k
Median Home Value
+$19k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$695
Median Monthly Rent
+$153 (2010–19)
44%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas52%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Park
United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60
Property Crime in Forest Park
United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Park
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding64
Tornado29
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Park, Birmingham, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Park, Birmingham, AL
The Altamont School
1 miles, E
The Renaissance Academy Prep School for Boys
1 miles, NE
Ne Miles Jewish Day School
1 miles, E
St Rose of Lima School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Park, Birmingham, AL
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2 miles, W
Samford University
4 miles, S
Birmingham-Southern College
5 miles, W
Strayer University-Alabama
6 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Park, Birmingham, AL
St Vincent's Birmingham
1 miles, SW
University of Alabama Hospital
2 miles, W
Callahan Eye Hospital
2 miles, SW
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
2 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Forest Park, Birmingham, AL
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
87 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
105 miles, W