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West Point, Alabama

town · Cullman County (primary) , Calhoun County, Morgan County

At a glance

543
Population
$221,600
Median home value (all homes)
27% below U.S. median
$254,870
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$639/mo
Median rent
53% below U.S. median
$68,365
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
27.9 min
Average commute
91.8%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
6.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing9% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities30% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost7% below
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 college38 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college33 mi
High school graduates94.5%
College graduates11.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Calhoun County Economic Development Council
The Calhoun County Economic Development Council is a local economic development organization serving Calhoun County, Alabama. It provides land, workforce resources, and incentives information, helps businesses locate or expand, and coordinates with local partners to support entrepreneurship and existing business growth.
county Morgan County Economic Development Association
MCEDA is a Decatur, Alabama-based organization created to stimulate, promote and assist in the development of new industry and the expansion and development of existing industry within Morgan County. It also oversees the operation of the Morgan County public port terminals in conjunction with the Decatur-Morgan County Port Authority.
region North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
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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