The Town FilesEast Point, Georgia
City in Fulton County · population 38,358 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $281,600
- Household income
- $68,598
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 36.3
East Point is a city of 38,358 people in Fulton County, Georgia. The median home is worth $281,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 99% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 98% of Georgia towns, hipper than 97% of Georgia towns.
How East Point ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Point is worth $281,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $68,598, which is more affordable than 28% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,364 a month. 43.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Point | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $281,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,364 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $68,598 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 43.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in East Point
| People | East Point | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.8% | — |
| Work from home | 19.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in East Point
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 35.6°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 36 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Point since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 24, 1975 about 7.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 251 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 948,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $100,817 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in East Point itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in East Point
10 public schools with 6,277 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Cities High School | 9-12 | 1,774 | 15.3 |
| Woodland Middle School | 6-8 | 963 | 15.0 |
| Paul D. West Middle School | 6-8 | 804 | 12.4 |
| Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary | PK-5 | 589 | 14.4 |
| Asa Hilliard Elementary School | PK-5 | 432 | 11.1 |
| Brookview Elementary School | PK-5 | 430 | 13.9 |
| Resurgence Hall Charter School (charter) | K-4 | 407 | 16.3 |
| Conley Hills Elementary School | PK-5 | 399 | 11.1 |
| Parklane Elementary School | PK-5 | 313 | 11.6 |
| Fulton Leadership Academy (charter) | 6-12 | 166 | 10.4 |
Towns near East Point
- College Park, GA2.1 mi · 13,930 people · home $325,800
- Hapeville, GA3.7 mi · 6,553 people · home $312,100
- South Fulton, GA6.8 mi · 107,436 people · home $309,800
- Atlanta, GA7.0 mi · 498,715 people · home $439,600
- Union City, GA7.4 mi · 26,830 people · home $245,600
- Forest Park, GA7.5 mi · 19,932 people · home $143,400
- Riverdale, GA8.2 mi · 15,129 people · home $178,800
- Conley, GA8.2 mi · 6,680 people · home $183,000
East Point questions
Is East Point, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Point scores better for retirees than 7% of Georgia towns and quieter than 9%. 10.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in East Point?
The median owner-occupied home in East Point is valued at $281,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,598, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,364 a month.
What is the weather like in East Point?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 35.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 2.2 inches of snow.
Does East Point get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 24, 1975. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)