High Point, North Carolina

Mid-size North Carolina city with community character

Southeast Greensboro-High Point, NC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.9

C-

out of 100

Overview

High Point is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 117K, part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $251,120. Median household income is $58,582.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 117K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $251,120 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $58,582 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 20.7 minutes
  • Part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

116,926

Source: Census ACS

$251,120

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$58,582

Source: Census ACS

20.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

23

Source: Walk Score

95 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Guilford County (county-level results)

60%
38%
Democrat 171,118
Republican 109,077
Leans D+21.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 81.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 64.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 70.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 23/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.9

Location

High Point, NC (35.9593, -80.0117)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.