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East Point.
About
Life in East Point
If you're considering East Point, understand that you're choosing suburban Atlanta living with a short commute to the city—most people are looking at about 30 minutes to get downtown. The economy here has genuinely recovered from the railroad and industrial losses of the late 1900s, and there are real job opportunities; unemployment sits at 4.4%, which is solid. The community skews toward families and single-parent households, and you'll find good bones here—23 parks including the unique Dick Lane Velodrome for cycling, plus access to green spaces like Connally Nature Park.
East Point at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Foreign-Born
6.8%
Broadband Internet
90.2%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in East Point: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In East Point, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.3%), and 9.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.6%
of residents
65 and Older
10.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.9%
of households
Married Couples
21.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for GA
Rent, home values, and income in East Point
In East Point, home values are 7% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,773
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
43.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $229,938 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above GA average
Unemployment in East Point and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in East Point is 1 percentage points higher than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What East Point Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute30.2 min avg
How East Point residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In East Point, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 213% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in East Point runs 213% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
1,031.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
4,580.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
East Point Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fulton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fulton County, which includes East Point, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $556,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $87,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $482,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $387,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $219,500 |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fulton County, county-wide
East Point is about 4% of Fulton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fulton County, which includes East Point, is typically good — 198 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
198
per year
Moderate Days
163
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fulton County, county-wide
East Point is about 4% of Fulton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
East Point has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.4"
Annual Snowfall
2.2"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
36
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 36°F | 4.59" |
| Feb | 58°F | 39°F | 4.55" |
| Mar | 66°F | 45°F | 4.68" |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 3.81" |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 3.56" |
| Jun | 87°F | 69°F | 4.54" |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.75" |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 4.30" |
| Sep | 84°F | 66°F | 3.82" |
| Oct | 74°F | 55°F | 3.28" |
| Nov | 64°F | 44°F | 3.98" |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 4.57" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in East Point
Uninsured
16.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside East Point's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
So Crescent Beh Hlth Sys - Anchor Hospital Campus
Psychiatric · 4.3 mi away · College Park
Riverwoods Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 7.6 mi away · Riverdale
Grady Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Atlanta
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in East Point
East Point's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near East Point (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 26,623 students · in-state tuition $8,664 · 56% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
8.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 18,785 students · in-state tuition $12,008 · 93% graduate · median earnings $114,210 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
7.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 13,693 students · in-state tuition $3,200 · 24% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,298 students · in-state tuition $68,056 · 93% graduate · median earnings $93,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,603 students · in-state tuition $30,270 · 45% graduate · median earnings $46,867 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,414 students · in-state tuition $32,470 · 76% graduate · median earnings $65,773 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for East Point
East Point has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
21 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
25 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
76 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
83 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
83 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
87 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in East Point
East Point Branch Library
2757 Main Street, East Point
Cities Near East Point
The closest cities within 60 miles
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East Point FAQ
Is East Point, Georgia affordable?⌄
East Point's median rent is $1,364/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $68,598/year. Median home value is $281,600.
Is East Point, Georgia safe?⌄
East Point's violent crime rate was 1032 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 4581 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in East Point, Georgia?⌄
East Point has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in East Point, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in East Point is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,364/month and median household income is $68,598/year. The median home value is $281,600. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in East Point, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in East Point is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from