City safety & data profile

High PointNC

High Point, NC is a 110K-resident city in Guilford County with a median household income of $64,561.

Guilford County, North Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for High Point, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. High Point has a population larger than 93% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $235,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

110K
Population
Top 7%
By size
$64,561
Median income
$235,800
Median home
15.7%
Poverty rate

The read on High Point

High Point posts a median household income higher than 29% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the High Point area.

Top 71%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near High Point

Where High Point income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$64,561 Bottom 29% higher than 29% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading High Point, NC beyond the headline numbers

High Point sits inside Guilford County, North Carolina, at roughly 35.96°N, -80.01°W. Population 110,268, $64,561 median household income. Median home value $235,800, median rent $1,116. Poverty rate 15.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: High Point's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.7%, then high blood pressure at 37.2%. 1 hospital in/around High Point, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for High Point from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
110,268
High Point
Median Income
$64,561
-5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$235,800
+4% vs avg
Median Age
37.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Guilford County) - High Point's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
548K+11%
Median Income
$68,642+51%
Median Home Value
$259,900+67%
Poverty Rate
14.6%-19%
Unemployment
4.6%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for High Point, NC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
Poverty Rate
15.7% +11% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34%
Work From Home 10.3%
Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 43.1%
African American 33.2%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.7%
High Blood Pressure
37.2%
Short Sleep Duration
35.8%
Physical Inactivity
25.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Current Smoking
14.2%
Binge Drinking
13.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.1%
Diabetes
13%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.2%
Annual Checkup 80.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of High Point, NC? ▼
High Point, NC has a population of 110,268 people, located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
What is the median household income in High Point? ▼
The median household income in High Point, NC is $64,561 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
What is the median home value in High Point? ▼
The median home value in High Point, NC is $235,800. Median rent is $1,116/month.
What are the top health concerns in High Point? ▼
The top health indicators in High Point include Obesity (37.7%), High Blood Pressure (37.2%), Short Sleep Duration (35.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in High Point? ▼
High Point has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in High Point? ▼
The median age in High Point, NC is 37.7 years. 34% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

High Point, NC is located in Guilford County, North Carolina. With a population of 110K and a $64,561 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the High Point area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using High Point's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Guilford County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.