Forest Park, Georgia

Small Georgia city with local appeal

Southeast Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73

C

out of 100

Overview

Forest Park is a Georgia city with a population of approximately 19,368, part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $164,986. Median household income is $41,837.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 19,368 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $164,986 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $41,837 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27.3 minutes
  • Part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

19,368

Source: Census ACS

$164,986

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$41,837

Source: Census ACS

27.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

34

Source: Walk Score

87 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Clayton County (county-level results)

84%
15%
Democrat 94,203
Republican 16,877
Leans D+69.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 69.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 50.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 34/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73

Location

Forest Park, GA (33.6211, -84.3658)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.