Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
High Point
High Point, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,091
Population
113,851
Renter Mix
45% Rent
North Carolina’s international city at the center of the Piedmont Triad.
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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.
Explore the City
Shoppers relax in Downtown High Point.
Just another beautiful sunset in Downtown High Point.
Various architectural styles can be observed on a single street in Downtown High Point.
High Point University is a post-high school education option in Downtown High Point.
The Oak Hollow Lake Marina docks are perfect for launching rowing shells near Bent Tree.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,318
Average: $77,054
Education
29,621
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
54,689
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
High Point has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in High Point, NC is $814 for a studio, $1,082 for one bedroom, $1,228 for two bedrooms, and $1,452 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in High Point has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,082/month
743 Sq Ft
House
$1,851/month
1,425 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,193/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,802/month
1,683 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly High Point, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
321 Students
Public
Grades K-5
806 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
633 Students
Montlieu Academy of Technology
Public
Grades PK-5
501 Students
Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
424 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
537 Students
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy
Public
Grades K-8
402 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
537 Students
Public
Grades K-8
411 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
419 Students
Earlymiddle College At Gtcc - High Point
Public
Grades 9-12
190 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
116 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
717 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,662 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,081 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hester Park
- Greensboro Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Piedmont Triad International
Top Apartments in High Point
Houses for Rent in High Point
Property Management Companies in High Point, NC
Hawthorne Residential Partners
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248
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59,853
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111
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5 Communities in High Point
BSC Holdings, Inc.
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12
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6
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3 Communities in High Point
Highmark Residential
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208
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60,049
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114
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2 Communities in High Point
Green Alpha Property Management
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58
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45
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2 Communities in High Point
ARI Apartment Management
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37
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23
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2 Communities in High Point
Crowne Partners, Inc.
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19
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4,849
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13
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2 Communities in High Point
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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.