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High Point
  • City in North Carolina

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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High Point is a city in North Carolina with a population of 113,148. High Point is in Guilford County. Living in High Point offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In High Point there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in High Point and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in High Point are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$167,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$938
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    42%
  • Own
    58%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    419.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    13.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    21
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    94.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    459.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,959.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    273
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    national  11%

Working in High Point

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$54,331
National
$69,021

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