Living in Point Clear, Alabama

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Point Clear · Census data 2020–2024

Point Clear has 1,511 residents with a median age of 62. The median household income is $46,097 (28% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $867,500.

Point Clear at a glance

Population
1,511
Median age
62State: 39.3
Median household income
$46,097State: $63,999
Median home value
$867,500State: $209,900
Homeowners
73.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
Average commute
23 min

Is Point Clear a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0%.

Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Alabama median; home values 313% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Point Clear

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Point Clear the median home value is $867,500, 161% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Point Clear$867,500
Alabama$209,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Alabama$1,007
United States$1,413

Point Clear median household income

The median household income in Point Clear is $46,097 and the income per person is $100,764. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).

Median household income

Point Clear$46,097
Alabama$63,999
United States$80,734

Housing in Point Clear: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,125
Owner-occupied
73.2%
Renter-occupied
26.8%
Vacant
18.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1995
Average household size
1.66

Point Clear demographics

Population
1,511
Median age
62
Under 18
0%
65 and older
44.4%
Households
912
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
11.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White68%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black30.9%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Point Clear ›

Education in Point Clear

50.9% of adults 25 and older in Point Clear have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 27.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Point Clear50.9%
Alabama28.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Point Clear

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.7%
Average commute
23 minState: 26 min
Work from home
23.2%
Drive alone
76.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
62.5%

Point Clear vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Point Clear1,511$46,097$867,500—
Fairhope24,190$94,274$430,900$1,689
Magnolia Springs1,130$86,818$442,400$1,146
Daphne29,453$87,250$323,400$1,388
Silverhill863$57,500$265,600$1,297
Belle Fontaine772$107,857$227,800—
Robertsdale7,194$59,152$229,300$996
Summerdale1,593$70,110$274,800$1,000
Foley24,026$66,336$289,300$1,242

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Living in Point Clear: FAQ

What is the median household income in Point Clear, AL?

The median household income in Point Clear is $46,097, 28% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Point Clear?

The median home value in Point Clear is $867,500, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.

Is Point Clear, AL a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Alabama median; home values 313% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.

What is the median age in Point Clear?

The median age in Point Clear is 62 years (Alabama: 39.3).

How long is the commute in Point Clear?

The average commute to work in Point Clear is 23 minutes; 23.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Point Clear?

The unemployment rate in Point Clear is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Point Clear?

50.9% of adults in Point Clear have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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