At a Glance
Median Income
$80,450
$41,203 per capita
Home Value
$357,700
Zillow: $413,682
Median Rent
$1,268/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
1,930/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Central Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Central Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Central Point a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Central Point residents earn a median household income of $80,450 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,203. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,355 business establishments, including 644 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central Point is $357,700 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,682. Median rent is $1,268/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Central Point reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,930/100K. The murder rate is 5.3/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Central Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central Point has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population19,183
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density4,748/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,450
Per Capita$41,203
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$13,469M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
A
Home Value$357,700
Rent$1,268
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$413,682
Housing Units7,610
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property1,930/100K
Murder5.3/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary256/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,096/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,272 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Central Point was founded in 1852.
The median home in Central Point was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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