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High Point, North Carolina by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in High Point was 5.2 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 58% higher than the statewide rate (3.3). Median household income is $64,561 and the median home value is $235,800. Population: about 116,245 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in High Point?
The FBI's 2025 figures put High Point at 5.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (623 in all). It stands at 58% higher than the North Carolina rate (3.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 5. There were also 2,311 property crimes, a rate of 19.3 per 1,000. Violent crimes rose 3% between 2021 and 2025 (604 to 623).
| Offense (2025) | High Point count | Per 1,000 | North Carolina per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 623 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 5 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 22 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 83 | 0.69 | 0.41 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 513 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,311 | 19.3 | 17.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 398 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,583 | 13.2 | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 330 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
How has crime in High Point changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 604 | 3,193 | 19 |
| 2022 | 630 | 3,096 | 15 |
| 2023 | 519 | 2,949 | 13 |
| 2024 | 544 | 2,900 | 6 |
| 2025 | 623 | 2,311 | 5 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the High Point Police Department's own reports.
How does High Point compare with North Carolina?
The median household income in High Point is $64,561, 11% lower than the North Carolina median ($72,388). The median owner-occupied home is worth $235,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,116 a month. About 116,245 people live on 57 square miles of land, roughly 2,024 per square mile. The city lies in Guilford County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | High Point | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,245 | 10,730,404 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $64,561 | $72,388 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $235,800 | $288,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,116 | $1,228 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.7% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 35.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 57.8% | 66.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.7 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in High Point?
High Point has 15 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 14 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Oak Hollow Lake Dam (54 ft) and City Lake Dam (50 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Guilford County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in High Point?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in High Point city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near High Point?
Federal school lists place 30 public and 7 private schools within High Point. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. 1 state park or recreation area: Haw River State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in High Point
Gun shops
8 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the High Point city limits, plus 10 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 6 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 1St National Pawn INC #3 (High Point), 336 Firearms (High Point), Cash America Pawn (High Point), High Point Pawn & Jewelry (High Point), Pawn Way #7 (High Point), Pew Emporium (High Point), Quick Cash Pawn/First Cash Pawn (High Point) and USA Pawn (High Point).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map inside the High Point city limits: ABC (3 locations), ABC (High Point), ABC Store, High Point ABC (High Point) and High Point Abc - Fairfield Road (High Point). North Carolina has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the High Point city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in High Point?
In 2025, High Point had 5.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (623 reported), 58% higher than the North Carolina rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 19.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in High Point?
$64,561 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina.
How much do homes cost in High Point?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $235,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $288,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect High Point?
Guilford County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Greensboro, NC (12 mi) · Winston-Salem, NC (17 mi) · Burlington, NC (30 mi) · Kannapolis, NC (51 mi) · Chapel Hill, NC (53 mi) · Mooresville, NC (55 mi)
More: North Carolina statewide numbers · county page: Guilford County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place High Point city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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