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High Point sits between Greensboro and Winston-Salem in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, and it's a better cash-flow bet than Raleigh or Charlotte. In the Greensboro-High Point metro, typical home values are about $263,000 and typical rent about $1,400, roughly 0.53% a month. That still won't cash flow at median prices with a mortgage, but below-median buys can get close. The metro is growing slowly: about 81,000 more people since 2010, and jobs only about 2% above 2019. The city's calling card is High Point Market, a trade-only furniture show every April and October. North Carolina is landlord-friendly, with no local rent control. Our vetted agent partners cover the Triad, work with investors, and bring property management and investor-acquisition experience.
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Is High Point worth investing in? The long-term trends
People, jobs, rents and prices for the Greensboro-High Point metro, straight from the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Zillow. Hover or tap a chart for exact values.
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| Period | Value |
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| 2010 | 725,309 |
| 2011 | 730,282 |
| 2012 | 735,775 |
| 2013 | 741,013 |
| 2014 | 747,009 |
| 2015 | 751,915 |
| 2016 | 759,364 |
| 2017 | 762,986 |
| 2018 | 767,691 |
| 2019 | 773,148 |
| 2020 | 774,328 |
| 2021 | 778,524 |
| 2022 | 784,794 |
| 2023 | 791,773 |
| 2024 | 799,545 |
| 2025 | 805,945 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | +1,498 |
| 2012 | +1,643 |
| 2013 | +1,489 |
| 2014 | +2,183 |
| 2015 | +1,680 |
| 2016 | +4,063 |
| 2017 | +432 |
| 2018 | +1,987 |
| 2019 | +3,060 |
| 2020 | +2,361 |
| 2021 | +3,847 |
| 2022 | +4,851 |
| 2023 | +3,491 |
| 2024 | +2,095 |
| 2025 | +2,537 |
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| Period | Value |
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| 2010 | 335,900 |
| 2011 | 338,400 |
| 2012 | 340,800 |
| 2013 | 344,800 |
| 2014 | 347,400 |
| 2015 | 353,800 |
| 2016 | 357,200 |
| 2017 | 357,900 |
| 2018 | 360,400 |
| 2019 | 364,000 |
| 2020 | 344,800 |
| 2021 | 353,900 |
| 2022 | 361,500 |
| 2023 | 363,000 |
| 2024 | 368,300 |
| 2025 | 371,400 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | $773/mo |
| Dec 2016 | $793/mo |
| Dec 2017 | $821/mo |
| Dec 2018 | $859/mo |
| Dec 2019 | $908/mo |
| Dec 2020 | $969/mo |
| Dec 2021 | $1,120/mo |
| Dec 2022 | $1,227/mo |
| Dec 2023 | $1,279/mo |
| Dec 2024 | $1,335/mo |
| Dec 2025 | $1,367/mo |
| Sep 2026 | $1,406/mo |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | $125,022 |
| Dec 2011 | $118,739 |
| Dec 2012 | $120,934 |
| Dec 2013 | $124,930 |
| Dec 2014 | $127,548 |
| Dec 2015 | $132,565 |
| Dec 2016 | $139,911 |
| Dec 2017 | $147,413 |
| Dec 2018 | $157,417 |
| Dec 2019 | $169,087 |
| Dec 2020 | $189,062 |
| Dec 2021 | $213,727 |
| Dec 2022 | $239,777 |
| Dec 2023 | $251,029 |
| Dec 2024 | $258,430 |
| Dec 2025 | $260,046 |
| Sep 2026 | $260,556 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | 14.3× |
| Dec 2016 | 14.7× |
| Dec 2017 | 15.0× |
| Dec 2018 | 15.3× |
| Dec 2019 | 15.5× |
| Dec 2020 | 16.3× |
| Dec 2021 | 15.9× |
| Dec 2022 | 16.3× |
| Dec 2023 | 16.4× |
| Dec 2024 | 16.1× |
| Dec 2025 | 15.9× |
| Sep 2026 | 15.4× |
Data retrieved October 16, 2026. Figures cover the Greensboro-High Point metro area.
The numbers and rules that matter in High Point
Zillow Home Value Index, Greensboro-High Point metro, Sep 2026 (+0.8% YoY).
Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types, Sep 2026 (+2.5% YoY). Single-family 3-beds rent higher.
Typical rent ÷ typical home value. Well under the 1% rule; plan on cash flow from buying right, not from rents.
Over the past year: home values +0.8%, rents +2.5%.
North Carolina landlord-tenant basics
North Carolina is one of the more landlord-friendly states. Most of the rules are in Chapter 42 of the General Statutes. The points investors ask about most:
- No rent control: state law bars cities and counties from regulating the rent charged on private residential rental property (G.S. 42-14.1). There's no statewide cap on increases either.
- Nonpayment: if the lease has no clause ending it for nonpayment, the landlord must make a written demand for the rent and wait 10 days before the lease can be ended (G.S. 42-3). Most written leases include such a clause. Evictions (summary ejectment) are heard in small claims court before a magistrate.
- Security deposit cap (G.S. 42-51): 2 weeks' rent for a week-to-week tenancy, 1½ months' rent for month-to-month, and 2 months' rent for longer terms.
- Deposit return (G.S. 42-52): refund the deposit, with an itemized list of any deductions, within 30 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant gives back possession. If you can't settle the final amount in time, send an interim accounting within 30 days and a final one within 60. Normal wear and tear can't be deducted.
- Late fees (G.S. 42-46): only after rent is 5 days late, and capped at $15 or 5% of the monthly rent, whichever is greater.
- Squatters: a 2025 law (S.L. 2025-88) created a faster court process to remove unauthorized occupants who were never tenants. It doesn't apply to a tenant holding over after a lease ends; that's still an eviction.
- North Carolina has no statute setting a notice period for landlord entry. Put an entry clause in your lease.
Short-term and mid-term rentals in High Point
We couldn't find a High Point permit or registration for short-term rentals. North Carolina law bars cities from requiring rental registration or a permit just to rent out a home (G.S. 160D-1207). Cities can still regulate short-term rentals through zoning, as the Court of Appeals confirmed in Schroeder v. City of Wilmington (2022), so check the property's zoning under High Point's Development Ordinance before you buy.
- High Point Market, the home furnishings trade show, runs twice a year, in April and October. It's trade-only and brings more than 75,000 attendees to the region, and the Market's own travel page points attendees to private home rentals as well as hotels.
- That demand is concentrated in two show weeks a year. Underwrite the other 50 weeks on their own, as a long-term or mid-term rental, before you count on Market income.
- Stays of less than 90 consecutive days owe North Carolina and local sales tax plus room occupancy tax; Guilford County's tax department administers a separate High Point room occupancy tax. Platforms like Airbnb collect much of this on their bookings. Confirm which taxes yours collects; on direct bookings you register and remit them yourself.
- HOAs, covenants and your lender can still restrict short-term rentals. Greensboro, Winston-Salem and other nearby towns have their own zoning rules.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice — rules and fees change, so confirm with the city, the statute, or your attorney before you rely on them. Sources: Zillow Research data (ZHVI, ZORI) — Greensboro-High Point metro; N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 42 — Landlord and Tenant; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-14.1 — No local rent control; N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 42, Article 6 — Tenant Security Deposit Act; N.C. Session Law 2025-88 — Removal of unauthorized occupants; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-1207 — Rental registration and permits; UNC School of Government — Short-term rental regulations after Schroeder; City of High Point Development Ordinance (Municode); High Point Market — Travel planning; Visit High Point — Home furnishings & design guide (2026); Guilford County — 2026-2027 property tax rates; Guilford County Tax Department (room occupancy taxes); N.C. Department of Revenue — Rentals of accommodations.
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About 20 miles west: the Triad's other metro, covered by the same agents, at slightly better rent-to-price.
About 80 miles southwest on I-85: North Carolina's biggest metro, faster growth and lower rent-to-price.
About 90 miles east: a pricier growth market under the same North Carolina landlord law.
Questions investors ask about High Point
Which areas do your High Point agents cover?
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Our vetted agent partners cover the Piedmont Triad: High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and nearby towns such as Kernersville, Clemmons and Burlington. They work with investors, have property management experience, and can connect you with a property manager and contractors. Tell us your strategy, budget and target area and we'll match you.
Is High Point a good market for cash-flowing rentals?
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Better than Raleigh or Charlotte, but not at median prices with a mortgage. Typical rent-to-price in the Greensboro-High Point metro is about 0.53% a month, and High Point's combined county and city property tax is about 1.5% of assessed value. Buy below median, add value, or put more cash down.
Can I rent to High Point Market attendees?
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Many owners do. The Market runs every April and October, draws more than 75,000 attendees, and its own travel page points them to private home rentals. But that's two weeks a year, so the property has to work as a regular rental the rest of the time. You'll owe sales and occupancy tax on stays under 90 days.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in High Point?
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We couldn't find a city short-term rental permit. North Carolina law bars cities from requiring rental registration, but they can regulate short-term rentals through zoning, so check the property's zoning, HOA rules and covenants before you buy.
Is North Carolina landlord-friendly?
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Yes, more than most states. Local rent control is banned by state law, there's no cap on rent increases, nonpayment cases go to small claims court, with at most a 10-day written demand first, and deposits are capped at 2 months' rent on leases longer than month-to-month.
Can I invest in High Point if I live out of state?
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Yes. Pick an agent who will walk properties for you, attend inspections, and connect you with a property manager. Our partners here have property management backgrounds and local contractor connections.
What does it cost to get matched with a High Point agent?
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Nothing. Agents Invest is free for investors. The agent pays us a referral fee only if you close a deal with them.
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