At a Glance
Median Income
$52,401
$26,591 per capita
Home Value
$130,200
Zillow: $156,642
Median Rent
$1,161/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
19.8% smoking rate
How Center Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Center Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Center Point a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Center Point residents earn a median household income of $52,401 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,591. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,923 business establishments, including 1,550 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Center Point is $130,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,642. Median rent is $1,161/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
17.3% of adults in Center Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Center Point has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 57.
Data Overview
People
Population16,125
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density2,592/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,401
Per Capita$26,591
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$65,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,376
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,200
Rent$1,161
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$156,642
Housing Units6,621
Rent Burden34.7%
Health
Obesity45.9%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,164/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI57 (Moderate)
Elevation846 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Center Point was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 1,550 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 94 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.