The Town FilesCenter Point, Alabama
City in Jefferson County · population 16,406 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,700
- Household income
- $56,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 37.1
Center Point is a city of 16,406 people in Jefferson County, Alabama. The median home is worth $151,700, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 96% of Alabama towns, better for cycling than 92% of Alabama towns.
How Center Point ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Center Point is worth $151,700, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $56,417, which is more affordable than 62% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,218 a month. 61.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Center Point | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,218 | $834 |
| Median household income | $56,417 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.1% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Center Point
| People | Center Point | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 86.7% |
Weather in Center Point
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.0°F. About 57.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Center Point since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 4, 1977 about 3.2 miles from the town center and killed 22. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 88 deaths and 1,267 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 26, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 29, 1960.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 21, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4632: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 367,081 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,562 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Center Point itself the ACS puts it at 8.1%.
Public schools in Center Point
3 public schools with 1,849 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Point High School | 9-12 | 764 | 15.9 |
| Erwin Middle School | 6-8 | 593 | 17.4 |
| Erwin Intermediate School | 3-5 | 492 | 19.7 |
Towns near Center Point
- Grayson Valley, AL2.5 mi · 5,982 people · home $148,400
- Pinson, AL4.7 mi · 7,215 people · home $212,000
- Clay, AL5.7 mi · 10,291 people · home $220,600
- Tarrant, AL5.9 mi · 6,124 people · home $120,100
- Fultondale, AL7.0 mi · 9,876 people · home $186,100
- Trussville, AL7.0 mi · 26,123 people · home $370,300
- Irondale, AL7.3 mi · 13,497 people · home $255,800
- Gardendale, AL7.4 mi · 16,044 people · home $252,600
Center Point questions
Is Center Point, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Center Point scores better for retirees than 0% of Alabama towns and quieter than 0%. 11.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Center Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Center Point is valued at $151,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,417, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,218 a month.
What is the weather like in Center Point?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Center Point get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Center Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 4, 1977. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- 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)