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Center Point, Alabama

city · Clarke County (primary) , Jefferson County, Montgomery County

At a glance

15,914
Population
$151,700
Median home value (all homes)
50% below U.S. median
$155,435
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,218/mo
Median rent
10% below U.S. median
$56,417
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
30.9 min
Average commute
93.4%
Homes with broadband
78.61%
Locations with fiber available
8.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities24% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost3% above
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates90.6%
College graduates17%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Center Point
Center Point's Economic Development mission is to establish the city as the ideal place to live and do business by creating opportunities for equitable business growth and innovation, job creation, talent development, and strategic investments in communities. The city partners with the Center Point Area Chamber of Commerce to attract and retain value-added businesses to the area.
county Clarke County Economic Development
Clarke County, Alabama government site with information on county offices, services, and an economic development section, plus links to area chambers of commerce.
county Jefferson County Eco & Industrial Dev
Jefferson County EIDA provides an inventory of commercial sites for new and expanding businesses in Jefferson County, Alabama. It describes itself as a one-stop shop for business assistance, offering information on available properties, utilities, soil studies, and ready-to-go locations.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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