Why Do Business In Forest Park?

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Thinking about doing business in the City of Forest Park? Our dedicated team of economic development professionals are here to assist you and your company, whether small, medium or large. Below is detailed information on some of the top reason to consider creating or expanding your business in Forest Park.

Advantageous Location

  • Premier access to I-75, I-285 and I-675 (An average of 219,000 vehicles per day travel through Forest Park on Interstate 75).
  • Minutes away from the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
  • Approximately 10 miles south for downtown Atlanta.

Affordability

  • Affordable housing prices and new residential developments being built.
  • Voted most affordable suburb in the Atlanta metropolitan area by Redfin.
  • Competitive average lease rates, land costs, construction costs and labor costs.

Available Land

  • The city and the development authorities control many acres of land that are prime for development. 
  • Click here for more information on commercial and industrial sites available in the City of Forest Park.

 Superior Infrastructure

  • Water, sewer, natural gas and broadband internet are all readily available.

Great Quality of Life

  • Forest Park is home to many parks and was recently voted the 9th Most Bikeable City by Redfin.
  • The city is next to Reynolds Nature Preserve, a great recreation area for families and lovers of the outdoors.
  • A new $92 million-dollar STEM middle school is currently under construction
  • Clayton State University is a seven-minute drive from the downtown.
  • Home to the Atlanta State Farmers Market.

Progressive, Diverse Community

  • The city boasts one of the most diverse communities in Clayton County.
  • Progressive, development-oriented city leadership.

Stable, Diverse Economy

  • Forest Park is home to Gillem Logistics Center, one of the largest logistic/distribution centers in the entire Southeast and, above all, the largest rapid redevelopment of a decommissioned military base in the world.
  • Forest Park is home to Boeing, Kroger, HD Supply, XPO Logistics, Clorox and more.
  • Brand new movie studio in the city, BlueStar Studios, which opened in the fall of 2023.

Downtown Revitalization 

  • Attractive, available land for development in the downtown/main street area.
  • New streetscape on Main Street completed.
  • Annual community events held on Main Street.

Demographics (2023)

  • Population: 19,210
  • Median Household Income: $43,376
  • Median Home Price: $180,000 
  • Average Population Age: 31.2
  • Population by Race
    • Black or African American: 52%
    • White, Not Hispanic or Latino: 9.46%
    • Hispanic or Latino: 27.18%
    • Asian (non-Hispanic): 8.38%
    • Multiracial (non-Hispanic): 1.72%

* Source of information Census, Redfin, & GIS

 

 

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