Forest Park, Georgia · ZIP 30297

Forest Park — ZIP 30297

Forest Park (30297) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Georgia. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $167K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share20%

Property crime share80%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index45/100

Avg math proficiency13%

Avg reading proficiency18%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index68/100

Typical home value$167K

Median rent$1,226/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$167K

Median Rent

$1,226/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,708

Violent Crime

305

Property Crime

1,403

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Clayton County, Georgia (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Babb Middle School	06–08	881	21%	24%
Unidos Dual Language School	PK–05	394	17%	22%
Edmonds Elementary School	PK–05	426	15%	11%
Forest Park High School	09–12	1,711	9%	27%
Fountain Elementary School	PK–05	437	8%	14%
Huie Elementary School	PK–05	594	7%	11%
Sankofa Montessori	KG–03	144	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

28,892

Median Income

$45K

Homeownership

38%

Median Age

31 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 30297 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 30297 has a school score of 45/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 30297 is approximately $167K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 30297 in Forest Park has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.