At a Glance
Median Income
$92,500
$42,270 per capita
Home Value
$215,800
Zillow: $311,217
Median Rent
$1,022/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
2,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
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+
3.6 / 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 $92,500 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,270. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,760 business establishments, including 543 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Center Point is $215,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,217. Median rent is $1,022/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Center Point reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,285/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in Center Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Center Point has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,575
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density943/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,500
Per Capita$42,270
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$21,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,800
Rent$1,022
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$311,217
Housing Units1,010
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent70/100K
Property2,285/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation842 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Center Point was founded in 1854.
The median home in Center Point was built in 1974.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 543 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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