High Point, NC
Population 115,263 · Greensboro-High Point, NC MSA. Moving to or from High Point? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
115,263
Cost of living (RPP)
92.865
Annual avg temp
61°F
Typical home
$249,821
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $61,228 |
| Median age | 37.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $212,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,062/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.56 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 92.865 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 89.065, goods 96.621, services 74.519. Source: BEA, Greensboro-High Point, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
61°F
January low
32°F
July high
89°F
Annual snow
1.9"
Annual precipitation 48.3". Station: HIGH PT, NC US (2 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$249,821
ZHVI YoY
+0.3%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,460/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Greensboro-High Point, NC
Total employment (MSA)
356,380
Median wage (annual)
$42,730
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 44,320 | $36,510 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 43,250 | $40,420 |
| Production Occupations | 34,760 | $38,570 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 34,460 | $35,150 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 31,710 | $27,270 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Greensboro, NC 14 mi · 25 min Winston-Salem, NC 20 mi · 29 min Concord, NC 64 mi · 1h 18m Durham, NC 68 mi · 1h 28m Charlotte, NC 80 mi · 1h 43m Cary, NC 84 mi · 1h 50m Raleigh, NC 91 mi · 1h 54m Fayetteville, NC 104 mi · 2h 18m Columbia, SC 173 mi · 3h 33m Richmond, VA 218 mi · 4h 16m