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High Point, NC

Randolph CountyElev. 286 m
Population
115,263
Median home
$212,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
27
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About High Point

With about 115,263 residents, High Point is one of North Carolina's notable places. High Point sits in Randolph County. The median age is 37.8 and the median household income is $61,228. Homes carry a median value of $212,400, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (43.3%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
115,263
Median age
37.8
Median household income
$61,228
Per-capita income
$34,492
Poverty rate
14.7%
High-school grad or higher
86.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
Avg. commute
21.2 min
Work from home
8.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White43.3%
Hispanic or Latino12.3%
Black32.2%
Asian8.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.6%
Sales & office20.7%
Production, transportation & material moving18.4%
Service15.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$212,400
Median gross rent
$1,062/mo
Owner-occupied
58.1%
Median year built
1987
Households
45,043
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

High Point has 27 public schools — 14 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading40%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

High Point Central HighHighGrades 9–12
Kearns AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Middle College at GTCC-High PointHighGrades 9–13
Penn-Griffin SchoolsHighGrades 6–12
Pruette SCALE AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Southwest Guilford HighHighGrades 9–12
T Wingate Andrews HighHighGrades 9–12
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory AcademyMiddleGrades 5–8
Ferndale MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Southwest Guilford MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Welborn MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Allen Jay ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Fairview ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Florence ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime16% above national
High Point449
North Carolina404
United States386
↓ 39% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime32% above national
High Point2,576
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, High Point Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around High Point.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Guilford County
Ice stormVery High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

High Point is in Guilford County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

High Point sits in Randolph County. Elevation ~286 m.

Map of High Point
High Point, NC
Where High Point is
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Historic places

20 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing Company ComplexKilby HotelHaley, John, HouseKirkman, O. Arthur, House and OutbuildingsGuilford County Office and Court BuildingKirkman, O. Arthur, House and Outbuildings (Boundary Increase)Siceloff, J. C., HouseHardee Apartments
Notable people from High Point
Fantasia BarrinoHeather Richardson-BergsmaAlma AdamsCodi Miller-McIntyreLuke ApplingBen Witherington IIIMike IX WilliamsJenn LyonAdrian WilsonJ. D. Hayworth
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Nearby cities
Kernersville (9 mi)Thomasville (9 mi)Greensboro (12 mi)Winston-Salem (17 mi)Asheboro (21 mi)Clemmons (22 mi)

Registered sex offenders in High Point, NC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for High Point, North Carolina.

Mark Waddell Harris, 57
High Point · Guilford County · 27262
AKA Anthony Aree Harris, Mark Harris
Miguel Angel Garcia, 27
High Point · Guilford County · 27265
Edward Leon Perry, 51
High Point · Guilford County · 27260
AKA Edward L Perry, Edwrd Leon Perry
Georgyo Pierre Walkine, 34
High Point · Guilford County · 27260
AKA Pierre Walkine, Georgyo P Walkine
George Carl Iii Mahler, 57
High Point · Guilford County · 27262
AKA George Carl Mahler, George Carlton Mahler
Andy William Baker, 61
High Point · Guilford County · 27262
Andra Simone Robinson, 39
High Point · Guilford County · 27260
AKA Andra S Robinson
Joseph Jabar Wilson, 50
High Point · Guilford County · 27260
AKA Joseph Wilson, Joseph J Wilson
Kevin Raynard Wilson, 43
High Point · Guilford County · 27265
AKA Kevin Wilson, Kevin R Wilson
Kevin Louis Jones, 34
High Point · Guilford County · 27260
AKA Kevin Lewis Jones
Rickey Jerome Thomas, 62
High Point · Guilford County · 27262
AKA Rickey J Thomas, Rickey Thomas
Richard Mario Gonzales, 57
High Point · Guilford County · 27260
AKA Richard M Gonzales
Willie L Harris, 65
High Point · Alamance County · 27260
AKA Willie Lee Jr Harris, Lee Harris
Willis Donald Jr Martin, 48
High Point · Guilford County · 27260
AKA Willis D Martin, Willis Donald Martin
William Edward Moore, 62
High Point · Guilford County · 27262
AKA William Moore, William E Moore
Michael Ray Smith, 39
High Point · Guilford County · 27262
AKA Michael Ray Sr Smith, Michael R Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

High Point — frequently asked

What is the population of High Point, North Carolina?
High Point has a population of about 115,263, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in High Point?
The median home value in High Point is $212,400, and the median gross rent is $1,062/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is High Point safe? What is the crime rate?
High Point Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 449 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does High Point face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Guilford County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in High Point?
High Point has 27 public schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in High Point?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near High Point. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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