Forest Park, GA Overview

Newcomers to the tranquil community of Forest Park will discover a convenient, family-oriented lifestyle in close proximity to Atlanta, a regional shopping mall, and the international airport.  C-TRAN offers mass transit options in around Clayton County, although commuters are well-served by major highways.  An attractive selection of homes in a variety of styles and price ranges appeal to a cross-section of buyers.  The city is proud of the focal point of its main park, an 18-acre expanse filled with quality recreational facilities.  Among the amenities are a lighted tennis court, a lighted sand volleyball courts, picnic pavilions, a barn-style stage, lighted jogging track, athletic fields and courts including a football stadium, a senior center, playgrounds, and miniature golf.  Recreational programs are also well developed and varied to appeal to every age group and interest.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000)-2%
Population Density (ppl / mile)2,199.00
Household Size (ppl)3.01
Households w/ Children33%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover0%
5+ Years in Residency34%
Median Year in Residency2.82

Housing Inventory

Forest Park, GA Housing Inventory 3,3711,2903,2813,3711,290

Market Overview

138 listings with an estimated median price of $212,500

PriceCount
$0 - 100K4
$100K - 200K55
$200K - 300K64
$300K - 400K11
$400K - 500K2
$600K - 700K1
$1M - Max1
Property TypeCount
Single Family115
Townhouse4
Condo2
Commercial5
Rental18
Lots and Land8
Multi Family4

(Data as of 4/27/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Forest Park, GA Population Demographics

Total: 20,397

Households:6,653

Median Age: 34.50

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Forest Park, GA Temperature

Weather Risk

Forest Park, GA Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Forest Park, GA Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Forest Park, GA Highest Education Level Attained 2,1444,3962,0692171,1005952,4372,1444,3962,0692171,100

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Forest Park, GA Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $31,744)

Forest Park, GA Income by dollar range 6607816925594744655242493185704704972699034101

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$818
One Bedroom
$858
Two Bedroom
$990
Three Bedroom
$1,299
Four Bedroom
$1,599

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
No
Restaurants
No
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Forest Park, GA Crime

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