High Point, North Carolina has an overall cost of living index of 92.8, which is 7.2 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,116 per month, while the typical home is valued around $235,800. Households earn a median of $64,561 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$64,561
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,116
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$235,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
92.8
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,159
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,213
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,330
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,703
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
92.8
Goods
96.3
Rents / Housing
87.7
Services
80.1
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $116,660 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $94,670 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $58,140 |
| ⚡Electrician | $57,380 |
| 📊Accountant | $80,680 |
| 🔧Plumber | $59,090 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | $134,890 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $76,170 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $134,690 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $56,510 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
116,245
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
11
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,094
Per month
Avg Home Value
$204,130
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 27235 | — | $1,730 | $264,800 |
| ZIP 27260 | — | $870 | $102,100 |
| ZIP 27262 | — | $989 | $206,700 |
| ZIP 27263 | — | $886 | $155,900 |
| ZIP 27265 | — | $1,090 | $221,700 |
| ZIP 27268 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 27282 | — | $1,255 | $251,300 |
| ZIP 27284 | — | $1,011 | $232,800 |
| ZIP 27360 | — | $791 | $161,900 |
| ZIP 27409 | — | $1,091 | $159,800 |
Showing top 10 of 11 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
39°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.1
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.3%
What is the cost of living index for High Point?
High Point has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 92.8. The US national average is 100, so High Point is 7.2 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in High Point?
The median gross rent in High Point is $1,116 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in High Point?
The median household income in High Point is $64,561 per year.
What is the median home value in High Point?
The median home value in High Point is $235,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in High Point?
Air quality data for High Point is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in High Point?
Tax data for North Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
