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High Point, NC Area Guide

North Carolina’s international city at the center of the Piedmont Triad.

Creative Accessible Family-Friendly Artistic Manufacturing Hub

High Point, North Carolina sits in the heart of the Piedmont Triad region, where twice yearly, the High Point Furniture Market transforms the city into an international hub for home furnishings. The city offers plenty of outdoor recreation at High Point City Lake Park, home to North Carolina's largest outdoor swimming pool, and the Piedmont Environmental Center, where visitors can explore 375 acres of hiking trails. The rental market provides affordable options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,077 monthly, showing a 0.9% annual increase, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $1,182.

High Point University's expanding campus anchors the Montlieu Avenue area, while neighborhoods like Johnson Street Historic District showcase preserved Victorian homes. Downtown features the newly opened Nido & Mariana Qubein Children's Museum and the city's iconic World's Largest Chest of Drawers monument. Residents enjoy convenient transportation options via Interstate 85 and Interstate 74, plus Amtrak service from the restored historic station. With a population of approximately 114,059, High Point's calendar fills with community events and festivals that bring neighbors together throughout the year.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in High Point, NC is $814 for a studio, $1,084 for one bedroom, $1,214 for two bedrooms, and $1,456 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in High Point has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,084/month
743 Sq Ft
House
$1,854/month
1,443 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,164/month
870 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,620/month
1,361 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly High Point, NC is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

41 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

35 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Shadybrook Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Southwest Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Florence Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Ferndale Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Johnson Street Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Penn-Griffin Middle

Public

Grades 6-12

Laurin Welborn Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

T Wingate Andrews High

Public

Grades 9-12

Penn-Griffin Middle

Public

Grades 6-12

High Point Central High

Public

Grades 9-12

Southwest Guilford High

Public

Grades 9-12

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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.