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Moving to High Point, North Carolina
Moving to High Point can involve apartments, condominiums, established neighborhoods, older homes, suburban properties, or newer development. Confirm parking, loading access, stairs, elevators, property rules, truck restrictions, road work, weather, and peak-hour traffic before moving day.
Right now in High Point: 63°F, clear sky
High Point at a Glance
Population
120,571
Median Age
37.7 years
Median Household Income
$64,561
Typical Commute
Approximately 21 minutes
Population Density
2,097 people/sq mi
Source: Census Vintage incorporated-place estimate; ACS 5-year table-based Summary File; U.S. Census Bureau Places Gazetteer.
Why High Point Is a Great Place to Live
Official local resources
Official government resources provide resident and service information for High Point.
Explore High PointVerified Census geography
The guide uses the official Census-place geography for High Point city in Davidson County / Forsyth County / Guilford County / Randolph County.
Review Census geographyRegional transportation
North Carolina transportation resources support transit, road, and regional travel planning.
Review transportationWeather in High Point
High Point moves can be affected by summer heat and humidity, thunderstorms, heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, tropical-system remnants, and occasional winter ice or snow.
Current Conditions
63°F
Clear sky
Source: Open-Meteo (open-meteo.com)
About Humidity & Feels-Like Temperatures
High relative humidity can make warm temperatures feel more uncomfortable because perspiration evaporates less efficiently. The "feels like" figure above combines temperature, humidity, and wind into an apparent temperature reported by the weather provider.
| Month | Avg High (°F) | Avg Low (°F) | Avg Precipitation (in) | Avg Relative Humidity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 33 | 3.6 | 69 |
| Feb | 56 | 38 | 3 | 68 |
| Mar | 64 | 43 | 3.4 | 59 |
| Apr | 73 | 51 | 3.1 | 63 |
| May | 77 | 58 | 3.8 | 68 |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 2.9 | 69 |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 5.1 | 74 |
| Aug | 84 | 67 | 4.2 | 74 |
| Sep | 80 | 63 | 4 | 73 |
| Oct | 70 | 51 | 1.6 | 69 |
| Nov | 62 | 43 | 1.6 | 63 |
| Dec | 52 | 35 | 3.7 | 70 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API
Major Employment Sectors in High Point
Travel times in and around High Point vary by address, road access, construction, commuter traffic, school schedules, events, and weather.
These sectors describe High Point’s employment base — not a live job board.
Healthcare and Social Services
Healthcare and social-service employers support jobs in and around High Point.
Official local and regional resourcesEducation and Public Services
Schools, government, utilities, and public services support employment in the High Point area.
Official local and regional resourcesProfessional, Retail, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Local Services
Employment varies with regional institutions, commercial activity, industry, construction, transportation access, and local demand.
Official local and regional resourcesMoving Here: Pros and Cons of High Point
Pros
- Official government resources are available for High Point-area services and resident information.
- Official state transportation, aviation, utility, emergency, weather, and vehicle resources are available.
Cons
- Seasonal or severe weather can complicate loading, road travel, and utility timing.
- Parking restrictions, stairs, elevators, construction, long carries, and permits can increase moving time.
- Peak traffic, storms, road work, and regional travel distances can affect schedules.
Getting Around High Point
Review NCDOT Public Transit Services and official local-government resources for current transit providers, routes, schedules, accessibility, road projects, and service alerts.
NCDOT Public Transit Services
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Check official roadway, construction, closure, incident, and travel information.
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Emergency Resources
- Emergency Police, Fire, or Medical Help 911 Call 911 for an immediate threat to life, safety, or property. Source: Official local-government resource
- North Carolina Emergency Management Review statewide emergency preparedness, hazards, alerts, and public-safety information. Source: North Carolina
- National Weather Service Review official forecasts, watches, warnings, flooding, wind, heat, winter, tropical, and severe-weather information. Source: National Weather Service
Utilities
- North Carolina Utilities Commission Review state utility regulation, provider, and consumer information. Source: North Carolina
- High Point Area Services Confirm address-specific water, sewer, refuse, billing, and public-works information with the responsible local government. Source: Official local-government resource
Driver License & Vehicle Registration
- North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles Review driver-license, identification, title, registration, plates, and vehicle requirements. Source: North Carolina
- DriveNC Review official road, traffic, construction, closure, incident, and travel information. Source: North Carolina
City Services
- Official High Point Government Official government, public works, public safety, parks, records, permits, and resident information. Source: Official local-government resource
- Davidson County / Forsyth County / Guilford County / Randolph County County relationship verified through the official U.S. Census Bureau place-by-county relationship file. Source: U.S. Census Bureau
- NCDOT Public Transit Services Official statewide transit, roadway, and transportation information. Source: North Carolina
All links point to official sources reviewed by our editorial team. Utility service areas can differ across the metro — confirm your provider with your specific address.
High Point Moving Costs & Tips
High Point local moves are commonly priced by labor time, crew size, truck use, travel time, packing materials, and property access. Stairs, elevators, long carries, restricted parking, difficult access, and permit requirements can increase moving time.
People Also Ask
How are movers in High Point usually priced?
Local moves commonly use labor time, crew size, truck use, travel time, packing, and access. Parking restrictions, stairs, elevators, permits, and difficult access can affect total labor time.
What should I confirm before moving day in High Point?
Confirm parking, loading access, stairs, elevators where applicable, property rules, utility activation, truck restrictions, weather, road conditions, and any required local permits or reservations.
What weather can affect a High Point move?
High Point moves can be affected by summer heat and humidity, thunderstorms, heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, tropical-system remnants, and occasional winter ice or snow.
Sources & Methodology
Movers Near Me is an independent directory: no broker or carrier affiliations, no charge to be listed, and no lead selling. Government fields on mover profiles — USDOT status, fleet size, driver counts, inspection data — are verified exclusively against the FMCSA SAFER system. Movers Near Me evaluates companies using public licensing, operating, safety, ownership and service information, with additional manual review and verification where completed.
- Official High Point Government
- https://www.highpointnc.gov/ — Official municipal government, departments, services, public works, permits, parks, and resident information.
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Table-Based Summary File
- https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/data/summary-file.html — Official source for Census-place population where applicable, median age, median household income, aggregate travel time, and worker travel-time denominator.
- U.S. Census Bureau Vintage City and Town Population Totals
- https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html — Official July 1, incorporated-place population estimate source where applicable.
- U.S. Census Bureau Places Gazetteer
- https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_gaz_place_37.txt — Official Census-place FIPS, geographic label, coordinates, and land area.
- U.S. Census Bureau Place-by-County Relationship File
- https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/reference/codes2020/national_place_by_county2020.txt — Official Census geography source used to verify county relationship: Davidson County / Forsyth County / Guilford County / Randolph County.
- NCDOT Public Transit Services
- https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/integrated-mobility/public-transit-services/Pages/default.aspx — Official state public-transit and transportation information.
- NCDOT Division of Aviation
- https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/aviation/Pages/default.aspx — Official state aviation and airport-system information.
- North Carolina Utilities Commission
- https://www.ncuc.gov/ — Official state utility regulation and consumer information.
- North Carolina Emergency Management
- https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/emergency-management — Official statewide emergency-management and preparedness information.
- National Weather Service
- https://www.weather.gov/ — Official forecasts, watches, warnings, winter, flood, wind, heat, tropical, and severe-weather information.
- North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles
- https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/help/moving/Pages/default.aspx — Official driver-license, identification, title, registration, and vehicle information.
- DriveNC
- https://drivenc.gov/ — Official roadway, construction, closure, incident, and travel information.
- Official city website
- https://www.highpointnc.gov/
Last reviewed by Sarah C. on August 16, 2026.