Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
Penny Bath Cafe And Crepe Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tea Time Boba Lounge
Coffee Shop
DeBeen Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
Truist Point
Stadium
Vert Stadium
Stadium
Joel W. Farlow Center for Excellence
Theatre Arts
High Point Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
AMC
Cinema
Ray Correll - John Morris Field
Stadium
Food and Drink (84) F
Scoop Zone
Sweets
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Blue Bourbon Jack's
Bar
After Hours
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Mrs. Winner's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
The Brewer's Kettle
Bar
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Biscuitville
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
ABC
Alcohol
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (13) F
Triad Fitness Center
Gym
Q's Corner Indoor Play Gym
Gym
TL Fitness Gym
Gym
Pure Light Yoga
Gym
Yoga & Wellness of High Point
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
High Point CrossFit
Gym
YMCA
Gym
Groceries (25) C-
Superior Foods
Grocery Store
Meat Market Carneceria
Butcher
Carneceria 2 Toros Meat Market
Butcher
Sweet Josephine's
Bakery
The Market
Bakery
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Granny's Donuts & Bakery
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
The Cozy Cannoli
Bakery
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sweet Shoppe Bakery
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Enciso Bakery
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
King Fish Market
Seafood
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (70) C-
Washington Street Park
Park
Council Street Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Armstrong Park
Park
Armstrong Park
Park
West End Park
Park
Washington Terrace Park
Park
Harvell Park
Park
Washington Terrace Park
Park
Parkside Park
Park
Brentwood Park
Park
Brocket Street Park
Park
Burnett Park
Park
HP Historic Park
Park
High Point Greenway Pilot Project
Park
Five Points Park
Park
Mohawk Park
Park
Dog Park
Park
Hedgecock Park
Park
Rich Fork Nature Reserve
Park
Cedron Park
Park
Eastwood Park
Park
Oakview Park
Park
Eastwood Park
Park
University Park
Park
Shops (146) A+
Watermark
Furniture
National Furniture Mart
Furniture
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Furniture of America
Furniture
Donco Kids Furniture
Furniture
Bellona Furniture
Furniture
Style Line
Furniture
GJ Styles
Furniture
Luke Leather
Furniture
Capa
Furniture
Alexander & James
Furniture
The Red House
Furniture
Terry's Discount Grocery #2
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Daytona Discount
Convenience Store
High Point Jewelers & Fine Gifts
Fashion
Beckoning Salon & Spa
Beauty
Cornerstone Interiors
Interior Decoration
MKN Eyebrow Threading
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
English Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Furniture Clearance Center
Furniture
Kagan's Furniture Galleries
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in High Point.
Public Transit Stops (9)
Stops & Stations
A+
High Point
Transit Station
High Point Transit System
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in High Point is 93/100 - which is equal to North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime F

High Point crime rates are 3,239 per 100k, which is 31% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,692 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
548 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D

The median income in High Point is $49,649 - which is 3% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$49,649
F
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
D
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
High Point Headquarters Fire Station
Fire Station
BMI Nephrology-High Point
Doctor
High Point Regional Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Vivid Dental
Dentist
High Point Smile Dentistry
Dentist
O.H. Leak High Point Police Headquarters
Police
High Point Dental Care
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
DentalWorks
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Urgent Care Family Care
Clinic
High Point Fire Station 13
Fire Station
Eastchester Family Dentistry
Dentist
Carolina Drug
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

High Point home prices are $162,000 - which is 3% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$162,000
C
Home Appreciation Rate
12%
A-
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools D+

The High Point graduation rate is 81% - which is 1% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
36%
F
High School Grad. Rates
81%
D+
Elementary Schools (29) F
Pruette Scale Academy
Fairview Elementary
Ferndale Middle
Penn-Griffin Schools
High Point Friends School
High Point Christian Academy
Kirkman Park Elementary
Parkview Village Elementary
Johnson Street Global Studies
Hayworth Christian School
Oak Hill Elementary
Montlieu Academy Of Technology
Triangle Lake Montessori Elem
Welborn Middle
Wesleyan Christian Academy
Northwood Elementary
Union Hill Elementary
Oak View Elementary
Allen Jay Elementary
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy
Archdale Elementary
Shadybrook Elementary
High Schools (14) A+
Pruette Scale Academy
Middle College At Gtcc-High Point
Penn-Griffin Schools
High Point Central High
High Point Christian Academy
Hayworth Christian School
Kearns Academy
Wesleyan Christian Academy
T Wingate Andrews High
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ratings D+

High Point has an overall rating of 56% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (6)
From AreaVibes
D-
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes
C+
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  • High Point has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • High Point crime rates are 31% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in High Point is equal to the North Carolina average
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Capital of Self-entitlement 0.5 rating By Silent_observer ( Apr 30, 2017) I've lived in New York City and Florida, both with alot of rude people but here in High Point... Doesn't matter what the background or religion or color or country they are from the people of high point have in common is they are Self-entitled, rude, inpatient, no commonsense, h ...Read More ateful eaters and facetious. I've work and shopped in high point. I refuse to go to high point because of how the people act. I've stood in like for 15 minutes at Wal-Mart and a lady came up behind me a minute after I got in line, I finished my transaction as I bagged the lady told the cashier she was in line for 45mins. No she wasn't and it seems to occur all over, sheetz, rite aid, taco bell, office depot, staples, Ross, pet smart, Walgreens, etc. All different types of people from high point. The people there are disgusting. Puss filled infection of society. Avoid this place. Read Less
One of the most unsafest places 0.5 rating By Former resident ( Dec 11, 2016) I lived in High Point NC for over 30 years, It used to be a great place to live, then it got so out of control, The High Point Police has lost the respect of its citizens, Police do not care, and they harass people over nothing, and if you complain, nothing is done. Schools are ...Read More out of control, all the people I know took their children out of the public school system and are home schooling them. Unless you have a lot of money and can live in the Emery wood section, you will have serious problems, and this is not a good place for single females to live. Crime is just to bad. All the great restaurants are in Greensboro. I now live in another state, and feel very safe. In High Point it is not safe to work third shift, if you live in a area other then very expensive homes. My advice is if you have to live there, get yourself a Concealed Weapons permit, and ALWAYS carry a gun. I did for the last 10 years I lived there. Read Less
Need a High Point in your Life? Visit High Point, North Carolina! 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 13, 2015) I lived just outside of High Point, North Carolina for about 25 years from the late 1970s to the early 2000s. The city is located in the piedmont region of NC and has a population of about 105,000. It is the only NC city that spreads into four neighboring counties: Guilford, Fors ...Read More yth, Randolph, and Davidson Counties. It is also home to the Methodist-affiliated High Point University, the interdenominational Christian Laurel University, and South University as well as an extension campus of Guilford Technical Community College. The town was established at the crossroads of the Great Western Plank Road and the North Carolina Railroad. The location was the highest point of the railroad that connected Charlotte and Goldsboro which is where the name originated.

One thing that I remember the most is the Furniture Market. I worked in a pizza place as a waitress and was always warned of the approaching markets as an incredibly busy time. Indeed it was, and I would always make a month's worth of tips in that one week! The Furniture Market is a trade show held twice a year in October and April. It is the largest trade show for furniture and other home furnishings on the planet! It is reported that over 100 different nations attend bringing in over $5.4 billion! Of course I was more interested in the tips I earned at the pizza joint!

High Point always reminded me of a large city with a small town feel. The people are friendly and always say hello. There were 4 distinct seasons which I loved. Seasonal variations are not that apparent in many southern locations. City Lake Park was a great place to go for a picnic, boating, and fishing. There's also plenty for the kids to do with playgrounds, a miniature train, a Merry-go-round, and much more. Read Less
LIFE IN HIGHPOINT 4 rating By ghanwar_101 ( Feb 12, 2014) HELLO EVERY BODY
I M HERE FROM 23NOV2013 IN HIGHPOINT,
WELL YOU PEOPLE WILL LAUGH AT ME.
I M LIVING FROM VERY SHORT TIME,
AND HOW I GUESS ABOUT HIGHPOINT,
BUT
GUYS
IN HIGH POINT.
EVERY THINGS
GREAT PERFECT AND ACCURATE,
NOW HOW
TRAFFIC
JOBS
HOSPITALS
SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES
...Read More FOOD STORES
SHOPPING MALLS
FACTORIES
M SOO HAPPY,
WELL NO ONE SAY VERY HIGH LIFE HERE,LIKE NEWYORK OR TEXAS.
BU EVERY THING HERE.
SWEET PEOPLE U FIND MORE THAN BAD OR THIEF.EVERY ONE GAVE U PROPER GUIDENCE.
RELIGIOUS AND GUD ATTITUDE PEOPLE.
BUT U CAN SAY HAPPY LIFE HERE,
IN SIMPLE WORDS
IF U WANA SPEND A LIFE WITH OUT NOISE.
HIGHPOINT IS A BEST CITY IN NORTHCAROLINA, Read Less
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Need a High Point in your Life? Visit High Point, North Carolina! 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 13, 2015) I lived just outside of High Point, North Carolina for about 25 years from the late 1970s to the early 2000s. The city is located in the piedmont region of NC and has a population of about 105,000. It is the only NC city that spreads into four neighboring counties: Guilford, Fors ...Read More yth, Randolph, and Davidson Counties. It is also home to the Methodist-affiliated High Point University, the interdenominational Christian Laurel University, and South University as well as an extension campus of Guilford Technical Community College. The town was established at the crossroads of the Great Western Plank Road and the North Carolina Railroad. The location was the highest point of the railroad that connected Charlotte and Goldsboro which is where the name originated.

One thing that I remember the most is the Furniture Market. I worked in a pizza place as a waitress and was always warned of the approaching markets as an incredibly busy time. Indeed it was, and I would always make a month's worth of tips in that one week! The Furniture Market is a trade show held twice a year in October and April. It is the largest trade show for furniture and other home furnishings on the planet! It is reported that over 100 different nations attend bringing in over $5.4 billion! Of course I was more interested in the tips I earned at the pizza joint!

High Point always reminded me of a large city with a small town feel. The people are friendly and always say hello. There were 4 distinct seasons which I loved. Seasonal variations are not that apparent in many southern locations. City Lake Park was a great place to go for a picnic, boating, and fishing. There's also plenty for the kids to do with playgrounds, a miniature train, a Merry-go-round, and much more. Read Less
LIFE IN HIGHPOINT 4 rating By ghanwar_101 ( Feb 12, 2014) HELLO EVERY BODY
I M HERE FROM 23NOV2013 IN HIGHPOINT,
WELL YOU PEOPLE WILL LAUGH AT ME.
I M LIVING FROM VERY SHORT TIME,
AND HOW I GUESS ABOUT HIGHPOINT,
BUT
GUYS
IN HIGH POINT.
EVERY THINGS
GREAT PERFECT AND ACCURATE,
NOW HOW
TRAFFIC
JOBS
HOSPITALS
SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES
...Read More FOOD STORES
SHOPPING MALLS
FACTORIES
M SOO HAPPY,
WELL NO ONE SAY VERY HIGH LIFE HERE,LIKE NEWYORK OR TEXAS.
BU EVERY THING HERE.
SWEET PEOPLE U FIND MORE THAN BAD OR THIEF.EVERY ONE GAVE U PROPER GUIDENCE.
RELIGIOUS AND GUD ATTITUDE PEOPLE.
BUT U CAN SAY HAPPY LIFE HERE,
IN SIMPLE WORDS
IF U WANA SPEND A LIFE WITH OUT NOISE.
HIGHPOINT IS A BEST CITY IN NORTHCAROLINA, Read Less
City going down 3 rating By Candlina ( Oct 29, 2013) When I moved back in year 2000 this was a great city to live and raise your children, however, for the past 13 years I have seen this city fall dramatically into the garage, I mean crime has been ignored, younger generation children have made this city nothing but a fallen play g ...Read More round. They have no respect for the police, the community, or the people have deviated their life here, and can not afford to move. The police here do not care as what they have before about protection the community of the people that live here. They school are garage, they do not care anymore about the education for the children, and they rather just seem then fell instead of finding a way to make it better. Now, I would never call myself a citizen of this city, it is just an embarrassment. Read Less
The Benefits Of Living In High Point, NC 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 22, 2010) I moved to High Point with my wife and kid three years ago. The reason for our move was strictly business. I have a job in the furniture industry, which is what led us down to High Point from Wisconsin. We were not very excited about the move at first. We had heard mixed reviews ...Read More about the city. The only thing we were sure would be an improvement was the weather. The average high temperature in High Point in January is 42 degrees, and the average high temperature in July is 80 degrees. There are other benefits to living in High Point aside from the weather.

Aside from the moderate weather, the best thing about High Point is the dining and the many restaurants. There are many excellent restaurants in the area, but our three favorites are the Liberty Steak House and Brewery, Austin's Restaurant, and the Blue Water Grille. There are some neat attractions in High Point as well, including the Queen Anne Ecker House of 1908 and the World's Largest Chest of Drawers. But since we have kids, the number one and most visited attraction is Triangle Park. They have a great playground there, and there's a lot of space in general. We don't shop much, but High Point is known as the furniture capital of the world. So, if you're looking for great deals on furniture, High Point is the place to be.

Overall, we're not disappointed or thrilled with our move to the city of High Point. We're content. Read Less

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      High Point, NC

      High Point is a quaint town located in Guilford County, NC. There is a strong feeling of community when you're in High Point because of the proximity of the homes to each other and the small businesses, many that are owned and operated by residents of the city. Although most of the residents in the city own their homes, there are several apartment complexes and suburban rental homes that are occupied or available from time to time.

      Parks are abundant in High Point and offer not only recreation for residents and visitors but a way to exercise and hold special events. The city is comprised mostly of families and professionals who either work in High Point or travel to surrounding larger cities, such as Winston-Salem or Greensboro. Many residents follow along liberal political views.

      The rent for homes is average for the area and slightly lower than the surrounding counties. The home value is less than the national average as well, making High Point an affordable place to live. There is a balance of ages in the city and ethnic groups. These details make the area a melting pot where everyone can feel as though they belong to the community and interact with each other. Another reason High Point stands out from other cities in the region is because of the dozens of international companies that call the town home. While walking down a sidewalk in front of bustling shops or exploring museums and other attractions, you'll notice the variety of slogans and the languages that are spoken.

      High Point is known as the Furniture Capital of the World. The High Point Market is held twice a year and features handcrafted items as well as furniture from large businesses. You can find some of the latest designs, often before they are put on store floors. Keep in mind that this show is for professionals in the business but that most of the furniture purchased is usually seen in shops across the city soon after the event ends.

      While traveling in High Point, you'll be able to see a few odd features. One is the Highboy dresser. This oversized piece of furniture can be seen at Furnitureland South. The High Point Cycling Classic is an event held each year that offers fun activities for the entire family including games, music, food, and bike races for all ages. Make sure you visit with an empty stomach so that you can enjoy the delicious barbecue that is known to the area.

      A move to High Point offers a way for you to fit in with almost any group while enjoying a variety of activities and events. It's a quiet city that often seems much smaller at times. The small size does offer the benefit of being able to walk to many of the downtown attractions. Taxi services are also commonly used by residents and visitors.

      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in High Point? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Washington Street Park
      Council Street Park
      Triangle Park
      Armstrong Park
      Armstrong Park
      West End Park
      Washington Terrace Park
      Harvell Park

      Entertainment

      Truist Point
      Vert Stadium
      Joel W. Farlow Center for Excellence
      High Point Bowling Center
      AMC
      Ray Correll - John Morris Field

      Food & Drink

      Scoop Zone
      Krispy Kreme
      Chick-fil-A
      Sonic
      Blue Bourbon Jack's
      After Hours
      Subway
      Mrs. Winner's

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in High Point? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in High Point.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is High Point a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      High Point Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Wake Forest Family Medicine
      BMI Nephrology-High Point