Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
14%
Center Point
Center Point, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$627
Population
15,879
Renter Mix
51% Rent
A suburban escape just north of Birmingham
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Relaxed
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Shopping
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Dinning
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Center Point is a suburban city in northeastern Jefferson County about 21 miles north of Birmingham. Center Point has the essential amenities of a suburban community, including family-friendly restaurants, community centers, and parks. Center Point Parkway, the city’s main road, holds a variety of retail and dining options. The other areas of Center Point are made up of tree-lined residential streets. Those looking to rent in Center Point have a plethora of apartments, single-family houses, and townhouses for rent.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,084
Average: $54,672
Education
2,446
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,869
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Center Point, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Center Point, AL is $645 for one bedroom, $1,068 for two bedrooms, and $1,157 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Center Point has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$645/month
732 Sq Ft
House
$1,379/month
1,189 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Center Point, AL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
502 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
617 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
774 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
- Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.