Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $58,983 in East Point. Poverty rate is 19.7%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a smaller city city with about 38,233 people. Median household income is $58,983, which feels about average for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cheers. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Liam Gutierrez
haha yep pretty much
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Jacob R.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a teacher who relocated here from Raleigh about 7 years ago. The main reasons were weather and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong job market in several industries
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are established, gas is solid.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. No regrets on my end..
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Mackenzie Stewart
Weather-wise, the summers are average and winters are competitive. You get used to it after the first year.
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