At a Glance
Median Income
$61,327
$30,171 per capita
Home Value
$204,400
Zillow: $735,968
Median Rent
$682/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
18.7% smoking rate
How Eastpoint Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eastpoint's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eastpoint a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eastpoint residents earn a median household income of $61,327 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,171. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 426 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eastpoint is $204,400 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $735,968. Median rent is $682/month, with 32.2% 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 1992.
Education
19.8% of adults in Eastpoint hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eastpoint has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,602
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$61,327
Per Capita$30,171
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$506M
Avg Weekly Wage$844
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,400
Rent$682
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$735,968
Housing Units1,259
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,085/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain53.1 in/yr
Elevation24 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute15 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Eastpoint was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Apalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.