At a Glance
Median Income
$53,375
$22,235 per capita
Home Value
$155,600
Zillow: $203,529
Median Rent
$724/mo
13.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
797/100K
4,544/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How West Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West 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
West Point residents earn a median household income of $53,375 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,235. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 779 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Point is $155,600 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,529. Median rent is $724/month, with 13.8% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
West Point reports 797 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 110% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,544/100K. The murder rate is 26.6/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in West Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Point has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population3,501
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,375
Per Capita$22,235
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$1,240M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,600
Rent$724
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$203,529
Housing Units1,592
Rent Burden13.8%
Crime
F
Violent797/100K
Property4,544/100K
Murder26.6/100K
Assault425/100K
Burglary611/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,569/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation630 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in West Point was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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