At a Glance
Median Income
$51,696
$27,941 per capita
Home Value
$142,800
Zillow: $226,308
Median Rent
$693/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.6% smoking rate
How Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Point a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Point residents earn a median household income of $51,696 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,941. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 271 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Point is $142,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,308. Median rent is $693/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
9.3% of adults in Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Point has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population985
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,696
Per Capita$27,941
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$345M
Avg Weekly Wage$845
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,800
Rent$693
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$226,308
Housing Units415
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation490 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute33 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Point was built in 1984.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.