Median Income
$49,714
34% lower than US avg
Home Value
$206,300
27% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.6%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,290
11% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment
4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
3.7%
70% lower than US avg
How Center Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,366
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,714
Per Capita$34,131
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$4,264M
Commute28 min
Housing
A
Home Value$206,300
Rent$1,290
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity30.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain8.1 in/yr
Elevation5,741 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+88.0%
School Score4.65
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Libraries5
Is Center Point a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Center Point receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Center Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Center Point is $49,714, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Center Point is $206,300, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,290 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Center Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches, including 6.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Center Point has a population of 2,366 with a density of 257 people per square mile. The median age is 55.5 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.2%), with 1.6% Black.
Population
55.5yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Center Point vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.9% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Spanish | 10.1% |
| 25% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Center Point vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Center Point is $49,714, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income: Center Point vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,714 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $34,131 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,192 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,837 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 3,080 |
| County GDP | $4,264M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 228 |
| Healthcare | 253 |
| Retail | 287 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,196 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.55% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
The median home value in Center Point is $206,300, 27% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,290 (11% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $206,300 |
| 27% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,290 |
| 11% above US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,196 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.55% |
In Center Point, 30.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.5% report depression. 20.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Center Point vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 67.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,126/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 253 |
Crime Rates: Center Point vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
Safety Score
Center Point has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 8.1 inches |
| 79% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 6.8 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,741 ft (1,750 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8710°N, 107.9554°W |
| County FIPS | 08067 |