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Forest Park, GA


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Forest Park, Georgia

Introduction to Forest Park, Georgia

Forest Park, Georgia is 8 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Clayton county. The city is part of the Atlanta metro area. The population of Forest Park is 21,447.

Forest Park History

Forest Park was officially incorporated in 1908. At that time, it was known as Forest Station. Most of the early settlers of the area were primarily farming families. The city was originally served by the Macon and Western Railroad. Fort Gillem, which was founded in 1941, was annexed into Forest Park in 1973. The city of Forest Park once served as a wood and water stop and gradually developed into one of the largest cities in Clayton County.

Forest Park and nearby Attractions

  • Atlanta State Farmer's Market
  • Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
  • Zoo Atlanta Playspace
  • Georgia Aquarium
  • Stone Mountain Park
  • Atlanta Botanical Gardens

Things To Do In Forest Park

Forest Park offers a number of recreational activities both for its visitors and residents. The city includes more than 70 acres of scenic walking trails, along with several other parks and playgrounds. You can also visit the Fort Gillem and the Atlanta State Farmer's Market. You can enjoy shopping at Forest Plaza Shopping Center, Ash - Morrow Plaza Shopping Center, Giant City South Shopping Center, Forest Square Shopping Center, Theater Drive Shopping Center and Clayton Plaza Shopping Center.

Forest Park Transportation

The William B. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is nearby.

Forest Park Higher Education

Clayton College and State University and Atlanta Technical College are close to the city.

High Points

Forest Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyForest Park Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Forest Park Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Forest Park Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Forest Park, GA

Comparing Forest Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Men37
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty37
People in Middle Class or Better26
Median Family Income26
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use79
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Rents42
Housing Recently Built41
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime13
Low Property Crime12

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