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Franklin County Real Estate - Eastpoint
Eastpoint is a genuine fishing community located in Franklin County across the Bay between St George Island and Apalachicola. Eastpoint is considered a gateway to St George Island, a popular vacation destination. The Bridge connecting East Point with Apalachicola is the John Gorrie Memorial Bridge and then to reach St George Island, you drive across the St George Island Bridge. North of Eastpoint is the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, a great place for hiking and other outdoor pursuits.
Eastpoint is in North West Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 2,337. Eastpoint is approximately 61 miles from Tallahassee (population 181,376) and around 55 miles from Panama City (population 36,484).
The median age for residents of Eastpoint is 38.9. Around 35.3% of Eastpoint households include school aged children and 28.7% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 96.9% of the Eastpoint population are White, .1% are Black or African American, .6% American Indian, 0% Asian and 1.7% are Two or more Races.
There are 1,166 housing units in Eastpoint. 270 (23.1%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. Eastpoint is a tourist destination, 50% (135) of it's vacant housing units were classed as seasonal, recreational or for occasional use. There are 262 residential rental units in Eastpoint. 192 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 26.7%.
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Franklin County
Franklin County is located in northwest Florida, along with Bay, Santa Rosa, Escambia, Walton, Holmes, Jackson, Washington, Okaloosa, Calhoun, Liberty, Gulf, Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson, and Wakulla counties. One of Franklin County's largest industries is seafood, supplying for than 90% of Florida's Oysters and 10% of the nations. Commercial timber and tourism are also large industries. Franklin County beaches have been ranked some of the most beautiful in the world.
Top private sector employers for Franklin County are Weems Memorial Hospital, Leavins Seafood, and Greensteel Homes. Major public sector employers are Franklin County and Florida Department of Corrections. Cities, towns, and islands in Franklin County include Apalachicola (county seat), Carrabelle, Cape St. George Island, Dog Island, and St. Vincent.
Neighboring Properties
| Address | Type | Sq Ft | Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2649 Bluff Road | Vacant Residential | 0 | L |
Local Household Income
The median household income in this part of Florida is $51,243. The bottom 10% of the population earn less than $14,764 per year. The top 10% earn more than $116,481 per year. The top 1% earn more than $304,147 per year. Most renters earn between $17,940 (20th percentile) and $34,860 (80th percentile) per year. Someone earning the median household income in this area is likely to qualify for a mortgage between $102,486 and $128,108.
Source: US Census American Community Survey - 2008-2012 ACS 5-year PUMS estimates
Local Rents
The median monthly rent in this part of Florida is $743. Most renters earn between $1,495 and $2,905 per month. They typically spend 36% of their monthly income on rent. Most rents fall in the $456 (20th percentile) to $1,002 (80th percentile) range. The residential vacancy rate is 10%.
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