The City of East Point is southwest of the neighborhoods of Atlanta in Fulton County. The city is named for being at the opposite end of the former Atlanta and West Point Railroad from West Point, Georgia.
East Point, is one of Georgia's fastest growing cities. Well into the next millennium the City of East Point offers one of the most attractive places for business growth and relocation, as well as upscale residential construction.
The City of East Point offers the amenities of a large city with the safety, convenience, friendliness and charm of a small town. One of the best values for in-town living, East Point has great restaurants, wonderful businesses, and a growing job market making it a great place to work, live and play!
The city includes several parks, including the Sumner Park, Grayson Field, Chris Stacks Field, Sykes Park, Jefferson Park and Brookdale Park. Shopping can be enjoyed at Tri-Cities Plaza Shopping Center. The CNN studio is also nearby, and regular tours of the building are available
Atlanta Christian College is the local college. Atlanta Technical College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University and Morris Brown College are also nearby.
East Point has a classic town square that has undergone some major changes over the last few years. Lots of the old run down business and empty storefronts have been replaced with restaurants, shops, chiropractic offices, coffee houses and more! The town is now a vibrant exciting place to go on the weekend and enjoy a wide variety of things to do.
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There are several different neighborhoods, some areas have the brick ranches generally built in the 50’s and 60’s on large lots. The area closest to the square has a lot of historic homes built between the late 1800’s and 1940. They generally have large lots, sidewalks and a very nice tree lined neighborhood feel.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $131,920
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 42,940. West Point covers 13.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 30344
Weather
East Point, GA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 33.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 18 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at East Point is 50.20 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 5.38 Inches.
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