East Point, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Cullman County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
447 Population 486/sq mi density
$201,700 Home Value $255,403 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

East Point, AL

At a Glance

Home Value
$201,700
28% below
Zillow: $255,403
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How East Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
72%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Point a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Point is $201,700 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,403. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

16.5% of adults in East Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Point has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population447
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$27,066
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

Home Value$201,700
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$255,403
Housing Units75
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation810 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute20 min
Broadband62.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in East Point was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.