Forest Park, GA

Living in Forest Park

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 17
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Commute 38
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Public Transit 46
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 25
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Airports 88
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Hospitals 15
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Colleges 49
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Schools 1
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Residents

20k Population +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

$37k Median 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

$67k Median Home Value -$31k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$682 Median 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

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Colleges

Colleges near Forest Park, GA

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Spelman College
9 miles, N
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Morehouse College
9 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest Park, GA

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Airports

Airports near Forest Park, GA

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Columbus Airport
83 miles, SW
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Lovell Field
109 miles, NW