At a Glance
Median Income
$58,983
$35,646 per capita
Home Value
$247,500
Zillow: $232,397
Median Rent
$1,314/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,214/100K
6,593/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Point a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Point residents earn a median household income of $58,983 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,646. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 72,716 business establishments, including 3,816 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Point is $247,500 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,397. Median rent is $1,314/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
East Point reports 1,214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 219% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,593/100K. The murder rate is 78.5/100K.
Education
36.2% of adults in East Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Point has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population38,233
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density2,596/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,983
Per Capita$35,646
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$243,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,939
Housing
A
Home Value$247,500
Rent$1,314
Ownership43.7%
Zillow$232,397
Housing Units18,312
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent1,214/100K
Property6,593/100K
Murder78.5/100K
Assault811/100K
Burglary706/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,075/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation1,001 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in East Point was built in 1968.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.529 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 3,816 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 145 fatal vehicle crashes.