At a Glance
Median Income
$48,768
$31,574 per capita
Home Value
$175,100
Zillow: $305,326
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
39.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
571/100K
4,061/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
319 sunny days/yr
How High Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows High Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is High Point a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
High Point residents earn a median household income of $48,768 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,574. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,658 business establishments, including 292 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in High Point is $175,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,326. Median rent is $1,109/month, with 39.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
High Point reports 571 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,061/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in High Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
High Point has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,618
Median Age64.2 yrs
Density729/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,768
Per Capita$31,574
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$7,294M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,100
Rent$1,109
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$305,326
Housing Units2,404
Rent Burden39.7%
Crime
F
Violent571/100K
Property4,061/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,322/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation70 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in High Point was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.
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