Living in East Point, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Point · Census data 2020–2024
East Point has 38,335 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $68,598 (11% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $281,600, the median rent is $1,364/month.
East Point at a glance
- Population
- 38,335
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $68,598State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $281,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,364/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 43.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is East Point a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in East Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Point the median home value is $281,600, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,364 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,648 a month in housing costs.
East Point median household income
The median household income in East Point is $68,598 and the income per person is $37,846. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in East Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,224
- Owner-occupied
- 43.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.4%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.41
East Point demographics
- Population
- 38,335
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 15,855
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Point ›
Education in East Point
35.6% of adults 25 and older in East Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Point
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 7.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
East Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Point | 38,335 | $68,598 | $281,600 | $1,364 |
| College Park | 14,712 | $51,635 | $325,800 | $1,207 |
| Hapeville | 6,630 | $95,714 | $312,100 | $1,640 |
| South Fulton | 110,471 | $82,324 | $309,800 | $1,702 |
| Atlanta | 505,268 | $85,652 | $439,600 | $1,711 |
| Union City | 27,728 | $49,549 | $245,600 | $1,330 |
| Forest Park | 19,504 | $41,211 | $143,400 | $1,189 |
| Riverdale | 14,792 | $63,455 | $178,800 | $1,360 |
| Conley | 5,822 | $44,056 | $183,000 | $1,264 |
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What is the median household income in East Point, GA?
The median household income in East Point is $68,598, 11% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Point?
The median home value in East Point is $281,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in East Point?
The median gross rent in East Point is $1,364 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is East Point, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in East Point?
The median age in East Point is 36.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in East Point?
The average commute to work in East Point is 30 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Point?
The unemployment rate in East Point is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Point?
35.6% of adults in East Point 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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