salaryRent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,920 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of North Carolina. It is number 55 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in High Point?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in High Point
| Size | High Point | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $866 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,047 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,112 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,391 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,770 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is High Point overall?
Everyday prices in the Greensboro-High Point metro area are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in High Point
Life in High Point
What jobs pay in High Point
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $138,180 | 10.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,230 | 11.3% |
| Lawyer | $126,960 | 11.8% |
| Software Developer | $125,190 | 12.0% |
| Physician Assistant | $120,540 | 12.4% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,050 | 14.4% |
| Operations Manager | $100,930 | 14.8% |
| Civil Engineer | $93,460 | 16.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | 17.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | 18.1% |
| Accountant | $80,170 | 18.7% |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,060 | 20.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,610 | 23.5% |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | 24.6% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,730 | 25.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,520 | 25.6% |
| Truck Driver | $58,480 | 25.6% |
| Electrician | $58,380 | 25.7% |
| Plumber | $57,510 | 26.0% |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | 30.0% |
| Firefighter | $46,600 | 32.1% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,090 | 32.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $41,240 | 36.3% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,260 | 39.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,190 | 40.3% |
| Restaurant Cook | $34,550 | 43.3% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,750 | 48.7% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,060 | 49.8% |
| Cashier | $28,630 | 52.3% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in High Point?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $388 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $235,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in High Point, NC?
Renting in High Point costs a median of about $1,248 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in High Point?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,920 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is High Point cheap or expensive?
High Point is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $69,629. It ranks 55th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in High Point?
The median homeowner in High Point pays $2,258 a year in property taxes, about 0.96% of the median home value.
Is High Point more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in High Point?
The median home value in High Point is $235,800, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
116,245 people live in High Point. Numbers are typical (middle) values.