Forest Park, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
19,884
Unemployment
7.6%
Poverty
21.3%
Median Home
$76,800
Median Income
$35,585
Median Rent
$863
Forest Park SnackAbility
2
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
3
Commute
5
Forest Park, GA Crime Report
1,080
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,346.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
127.88%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Forest Park / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,080 | 5,346.0 | 2,407.4 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 203 | 1,004.9 | 400.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 9.9 | 8.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 46 | 227.7 | 65.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 128 | 633.6 | 293.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 877 | 4,341.2 | 2,007.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 119 | 589.1 | 290.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 634 | 3,138.3 | 1,478.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 124 | 613.8 | 238.2 | 246.0 |
Forest Park, GA Cost Of Living
85
Forest Park's Overall Cost Of Living
Forest Park's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Forest Park | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 91 | 100 | |
Forest Park, GA Photos
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Rankings for Forest Park in Georgia
Map Of Forest Park, GA
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Population over time in Forest Park
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19,884 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 19,483 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 19,271 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 19,156 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 18,953 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 18,783 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 18,731 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 18,856 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 19,048 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 19,322 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Forest Park
| Race | Forest Park | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16.8% | 52.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 53.4% | 31.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 21.8% | 9.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Forest Park
| Gender | Forest Park | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Forest Park for adults over 25
| Education | Forest Park | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 16.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Forest Park, Georgia
| Income | Forest Park | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.7% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 19.2% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.8% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.6% | 14.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.4% | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.4% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
