High Point, North Carolina
High Point is a city of 116,245 people in Davidson County, North Carolina.
Why visit High Point
Townapedia lists 56 museums and landmarks, 48 parks and trails, 263 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include High Point University, AMC, John H. Adams House and Washington Street Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in High Point
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About High Point
High Point is a city in Guilford County, North Carolina, located south and southwest of Greensboro, inside the Piedmont Triad region of the U.S. state of North Carolina. Outskirts of High Point also extends into Randolph, Davidson, and Forsyth counties. The city was of a total population of 114,059 at the 2020 census. High Point is the ninth-most populous city in North Carolina, the third-largest city in the Piedmont Triad, and the 259th-most populous city in the U.S.
From the Wikipedia article High Point, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
High Point University
School · 1.2 mi
University in High Point, North Carolina
Laurel University
School · 0.4 mi
Former private Christian college in North Carolina, United States
Joel W. Farlow Center for Excellence
Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi
1915 North Centennial Street, High Point
Museums and landmarks56
John H. Adams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
High Point, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Guilford County, North Carolina
1108 North Main Street, High Point
Washington Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
National historic district located at High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina
A. E. Taplin Apartment Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States of America
Abbott's Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Cemetery in Davidson County, North Carolina
Brummell's Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Carolina Casket Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Industrial building in High Point, North Carolina
Col. Isaac Beeson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
College Hill, Greensboro, North Carolina
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Human settlement in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Deep River Friends Meeting House and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic church in North Carolina, United States
Dr. C. S. Grayson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Eli Moore House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
High Point, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Enterprise Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Guilford County, North Carolina
44 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds48
High Point City Lake Park Aquatic Center
Sports field and stadium · 2.6 mi
602 West Main Street, Jamestown
Phillips Park Soccer Complex
Park · 3.2 mi
Private Soccer Complex
Old Plank Road, High Point
36 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes263
98 Asian Bistro
Restaurant · Asian · 1.7 mi
1800 North Main Street, High Point
Tu-Fr 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00; Sa 17:00-22:00
Black Powder Smokehouse
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.3 mi
302 East Main Street, Jamestown
Tu-Th 11:00-19:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00
China Capital
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.2 mi
2900 North Main Street, High Point
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30, Fr 11:00-22:00, Sa 16:00-22:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 3.5 mi
3875 John Gordon Lane
Mo-We,Su 12:00-21:30; Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-20:30
Dugout
Restaurant · Pizza · 5.5 mi
11246 North Main Street, Archdale
Mo-Th 10:00-21:30, Fr 10:00-22:30, Sa 11:00-22:30, Su 11:00-21:30
East Coast Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.2 mi
2900 North Main Street, High Point
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 12:00-20:00
Fire and Sticks
Restaurant · Japanese · 5.2 mi
3917 Sedgebrook Street, High Point
Mo 16:00-22:00; Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-21:30; Sa 16:30-21:30;...
251 more on the map.
History
High Point was at the highest point of the 1856 North Carolina Railroad between Charlotte and Goldsboro, where it intersected the 1852 Great Western Plank Road. Its central location and transportation allowed for the delivery of raw materials like cotton and lumber as well as import and export of processed goods, contributing to its early growth. High Point was settled by Europeans, including English Quakers and German immigrants, before 1750, but was not incorporated until 1859. Before it became a major manufacturing center, the most important industries were tobacco, woodworking and textiles. The High Point furniture factory opened in 1889. High Point College was founded in 1924 as a private Methodist-affiliated institution. The college later became a liberal arts university, now with approximately 4,400 undergraduate and graduate students from 51 countries and 46 states.
From the History section of High Point, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship91
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.9 mi
1600 North Centennial Street, High Point
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.3 mi
1405 Penny Road, High Point
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.9 mi
808 North Hamilton Street, High Point
Shopping34
Gas and EV charging44
Schools, colleges and libraries78
Healthcare15
Map of High Point
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 34°F | 3.8 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for High Pt (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Davidson County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Jamestown 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Archdale 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Trinity 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Thomasville 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Kernersville 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Wallburg 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Greensboro 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Oak Ridge 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Winston-Salem 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Concord 55 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Race and ethnicity 2020 High Point, NC, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Belk - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32480659681, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- JCPenney - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- JCPenney - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32480661371, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears Operation Center - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32450359712, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- JCPenney - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32562883766, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32480658201, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- JCPenney - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32450360602, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32450357912, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1953 High Point, NC Soap Box Derby racer Henry Clyde Williams, Jr, Bill Wrigley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32480657851, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Belk - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 31759727044, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Belk - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32450360312, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32450361142, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32450359382, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC October 2017 - 24146210408, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32480657141, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dillards - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32480657491, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dillards - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32603504735, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 31759726474, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32562883576, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 31759727434, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32450358912, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32480659371, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32450361352, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC October 2017 - 24146210138, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Food Court - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC October 2017, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32450360072, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Belk - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32450358612, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32480660501, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears - Oak Hollow Mall High Point, NC Dec 2016 - 32450362732, MikeKalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Adams House I, Lorenzo S. Winslow, Public domain
- First Baptist Church site in High Point, Nyttend, Public domain
- Washington east of Centennial, High Point, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hayworth Park at High Point University, Bandwidth47, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Enterprise Building, High Point, NC, Joe Hayworth, CC BY-SA 3.0
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