Affordable & Income-Based Housing in High Point

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in High Point is $1,116 per month, and the median household income is $64,561 per year. About 42% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community in the city.

High Point has 14 HUD-assisted or income-based properties totaling 925 units, offering income-qualified renters alternatives below market-rate pricing.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the High Point Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 462 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around High Point

According to Walk Score, the areas around High Point's assisted properties have a Walk Score of 34 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 39. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the 14 assisted properties tracked on Lease Lantern, and individual locations may vary.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 28 public schools across 3 districts serve High Point, including 14 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in High Point, NC

The median household income in High Point is $64,561 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent citywide is $1,116 per month, according to the same source.

Income-restricted housing in High Point includes 925 units across 14 HUD-assisted properties, offering rents tied to income limits rather than market rates -- which can make a significant difference for renters earning below the area median.

• Median household income: $64,561/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,116/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 42% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 925 across 14 properties (HUD-assisted property counts)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 14 HUD-assisted properties in High Point were mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure for renters in this area.