High Point University

High Point, NC

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High Point University - High Point, NC

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High Point University first opened in 1924 as a cooperative venture between the Methodist Protestant Church and the City of High Point. Today, High Point connects the foundation-building liberal arts education with career-focused outcomes through freshman career planning, LinkedIn profile sessions, and interviews conducted on campus. HPU students have the opportunity to partner with professors and engage in research, scholarship, and creative endeavors in all academic disciplines as soon as their freshman year.

HPU is convenient to plenty of houses and apartments available for rent within close proximity to campus. Easy access to the I-74 makes commuting from farther distances simple.

Exposure to NCAA Division I Panther athletics, student activities, Greek life, counseling services, and religious pursuits makes for an extraordinary campus experience at High Point. Located about 20 miles southeast of Winston-Salem and 20 miles southwest of Greensboro, the City of High Point is right between North Carolina’s mountains and the Atlantic Coast, allowing for a variety of weekend getaway options.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in High Point, NC is $677 for a studio, $1,088 for one bedroom, $1,203 for two bedrooms, and $1,427 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in High Point has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 499 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $677/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 746 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,088/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 968 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,203/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,230 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,427/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Southwest Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

806 Students

8
out of 10

Florence Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

633 Students

6
out of 10

Union Hill Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

524 Students

6
out of 10

Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 5-8

402 Students

6
out of 10

Kirkman Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

259 Students

6
out of 10

Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 5-8

402 Students

6
out of 10

Penn-Griffin Middle

Public

Grades 6-12

537 Students

5
out of 10

Southwest Guilford Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,101 Students

3
out of 10

Ferndale Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

537 Students

3
out of 10

Laurin Welborn Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

419 Students

2
out of 10

Earlymiddle College At Gtcc - High Point

Public

Grades 9-12

190 Students

9
out of 10

Penn-Griffin Middle

Public

Grades 6-12

537 Students

5
out of 10

Southwest Guilford High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,662 Students

4
out of 10

T Wingate Andrews High

Public

Grades 9-12

717 Students

4
out of 10

High Point Central High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,081 Students

2
out of 10

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