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Eagle Point, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,929 Population 1,325/sq mi density
$146,125 Median Income $57,384 per capita
$463,300 Home Value $571,040 Zillow
$2,269 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
65 Violent Crime/100K 1,341 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$146,125 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$463,300 home value, $2,269/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Eagle Point, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$146,125
94% above
$57,384 per capita
Home Value
$463,300
64% above
Zillow: $571,040
Median Rent
$2,269/mo
95% above
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
83% below
1,341/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.0%
90% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Eagle Point Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Eagle Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
194%
Home Value
164%
Rent
195%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
190%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eagle Point a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eagle Point residents earn a median household income of $146,125 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,384. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eagle Point is $463,300 , 64% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $571,040. Median rent is $2,269/month, with 28.0% 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 1999.

Safety & Crime

Eagle Point reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,341/100K.

Education

64.0% of adults in Eagle Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eagle Point has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,929
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,325/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$146,125
Per Capita$57,384
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284

Housing

A+
Home Value$463,300
Rent$2,269
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$571,040
Housing Units944
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent65/100K
Property1,341/100K

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation777 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.0%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+23.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Eagle Point was built in 1999.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.