Apartments for rent in High Point, NC

High Point, North Carolina is a medium-sized city with slightly less than 110,000 residents. At an average age of just under 38, the city's residents skew younger than most cities in North Carolina. The majority of High Point residents own their homes, and 45% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $853 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in High Point will save around $900 compared to the state average.

Many High Point residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 20% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of about $60,000, High Point workers earn less than the average North Carolina resident. High Point's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Thirteen percent of High Point residents older than 25 possess a Bachelor's degree, while 5% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Averaging about 22 minutes, the commute time for High Point residents outperforms the North Carolina average of about 25 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common means of commuting to work, selected by 40% of residents, while public transit isn't widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.