At a Glance
Median Income
$42,286
$21,689 per capita
Home Value
$119,000
Zillow: $163,111
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
720/100K
4,454/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
76.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Forest Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest Park a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest Park residents earn a median household income of $42,286 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,689. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,233 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Park is $119,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,111. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Forest Park reports 720 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,454/100K. The murder rate is 9.9/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Forest Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
76.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Park has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population19,619
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density2,128/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,286
Per Capita$21,689
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$26,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,481
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,000
Rent$1,101
Ownership38.5%
Zillow$163,111
Housing Units7,619
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent720/100K
Property4,454/100K
Murder9.9/100K
Assault340/100K
Burglary646/100K
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation996 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+76.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 15% / D 84%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Forest Park was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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