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Why is High Point NC called High Point? ›

It was located at the crossroads of the North Carolina Railroad and the Fayetteville and Western Plank Road (now Main Street). This intersection was the highest point on the railroad which stretched between Goldsboro and Charlotte, thus inspiring the name of the new town.

High Point, renowned as the Home Furnishings Capital of the World, has a storied history dating back to the early 1900s, when it emerged as a hub for furniture production. Today, it remains vibrant, boasting prestigious institutions like High Point University and events like the High Point Market.

High Point is in Guilford County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in High Point offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In High Point there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in High Point and residents tend to lean liberal.

The city's official slogan is "North Carolina's International City" due to the semi-annual High Point Furniture Market that attracts 100,000 exhibitors and buyers from around the world. It is home to High Point University, a private Methodist-affiliated institution founded in 1924.

In 2022, the median household income of the 44k households in High Point, NC grew to $58,582 from the previous year's value of $54,331.

High Point Demographics

White: 48.99% Black or African American: 32.25% Asian: 7.81% Two or more races: 6.91%

According to experts at the High Point Museum, folks from the Furniture Capital are called "High Pointers." But what about everyone else? Photo courtesy: High Point Furniture Market.

Over the last ten years there has been a decrease in the percentage of High Point residents living below the poverty level, from 19.2% in 2010 to 15.1% in 2020.

High Point has a few nicknames – including the “Silicon Valley of Furniture,” “North Carolina's International City” and the “Home Furnishings Capital of the World.”™ Many of its international ties are due to market's worldwide attraction.

Is High Point NC expensive? ›

How expensive is it to live in High Point? Based on our High Point cost of living calculator, High Point is 12% less expensive than the national average and 4% less expensive to live in than the average city in North Carolina.

In addition to being named the top place to live in North Carolina, Raleigh was also among the top 25 best cities in America, best cities to raise a family and with the best public schools in the country, according to Niche.

Known as the Home Furnishings Capital of the World™, visit more than 100 furniture stores and outlets in High Point and the surrounding area to find your inspiration! Design your perfect shopping get-away to furnish your entire home or find the perfect treasure to round out your space.

High Point got its name from being the highest point along the North Carolina railroad constructed in the mid-1800's.

High Point University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges South, #1.

Mount Mitchell, highest peak in North Carolina and in the United States east of the Mississippi River, reaching an elevation of 6,684 feet (2,037 metres). It is located in Yancey county, in the western part of the state, about 20 miles (30 km) northeast of Asheville in the Black Mountains.

High Point University is a member institution of Air Force ROTC Detachment 605 and the Army ROTC Aggie Battalion. The U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force award three or four-year ROTC scholarships, which cover the cost of tuition and books, plus $100 per month for personal expenses.