City safety & data profile

East PointGA

East Point, GA is a 35K-resident city in Fulton County with a median household income of $68,598.

Fulton County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for East Point, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. East Point has a population larger than 69% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $281,600.

Data updated 2026-07-20

35K
Population
Top 31%
By size
$68,598
Median income
$281,600
Median home
19.9%
Poverty rate

The read on East Point

East Point posts a median household income higher than 35% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 65%
by median income, US cities

Where East Point income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$68,598 Bottom 35% higher than 35% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading East Point, GA beyond the headline numbers

East Point sits inside Fulton County, Georgia, at roughly 33.68°N, -84.44°W. Population 35,467, $68,598 median household income. Median home value $281,600, median rent $1,364. Poverty rate 19.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: East Point's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 47.2%, then high blood pressure at 40.8%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for East Point from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
35,467
East Point
Median Income
$68,598
Near average
Median Home Value
$281,600
+24% vs avg
Median Age
36.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Fulton County) - East Point's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.1M+13%
Median Income
$95,292+68%
Median Home Value
$458,800+93%
Poverty Rate
12.3%-30%
Unemployment
5.3%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for East Point, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,364/mo
Poverty Rate
19.9% +40% vs avg
Unemployment 6.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.6%
Work From Home 19.9%
Public Transit 7.2%

Population

White 12.2%
African American 75.7%
Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
47.2%
High Blood Pressure
40.8%
Obesity
36.2%
Physical Inactivity
28.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.6%
Diabetes
15.2%
Current Smoking
14.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.8%
Binge Drinking
13.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.4%
Annual Checkup 78.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
4.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of East Point, GA? ▼
East Point, GA has a population of 35,467 people, located in Fulton County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in East Point? ▼
The median household income in East Point, GA is $68,598 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 19.9%.
What is the median home value in East Point? ▼
The median home value in East Point, GA is $281,600. Median rent is $1,364/month.
What are the top health concerns in East Point? ▼
The top health indicators in East Point include Short Sleep Duration (47.2%), High Blood Pressure (40.8%), Obesity (36.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in East Point? ▼
The median age in East Point, GA is 36.3 years. 35.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

East Point, GA is located in Fulton County, Georgia. With a population of 35K and a $68,598 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the East Point area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using East Point's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Fulton County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.