salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,880 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Alabama. It is number 34 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Center Point?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Center Point
| Size | Center Point | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,152 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,577 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Center Point overall?
Everyday prices in Alabama overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Center Point, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Center Point
Life in Center Point
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Center Point?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $131 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $151,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Center Point, AL?
Renting in Center Point costs a median of about $922 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Center Point?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,880 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Center Point cheap or expensive?
Center Point is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $60,846. It ranks 34th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Center Point?
The median homeowner in Center Point pays $873 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.
Is Center Point more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Alabama are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Center Point?
The median home value in Center Point is $151,700, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
15,914 people live in Center Point. Numbers are typical (middle) values.