High Point Local Information
Practical information for High Point and Guilford County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Things to do in High Point: October and November 2026
High Point to early December: the Halloween Bash Oct. 30, Día de los Muertos Oct. 31, the library's 100th birthday Nov. 8 and the parade Nov. 22.
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High Point
High Point, Guilford County and the neighbors: who governs what
How High Point fits into Guilford County and North Carolina: the city, the county, Guilford County Schools, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Trash
Trash and recycling pickup in High Point: schedule, holidays, bulk
City of High Point trash holiday schedule: Veterans Day and Thanksgiving weeks shift, Christmas and New Year's run normal. Carts out by 6 a.m.
Property taxes
Guilford County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
High Point's 2026 combined rate is $1.5244 per $100 of value, on 2025 values. Pay by Jan. 5, 2027, to avoid interest. High Point tax office: 336-641-7911.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in High Point
High Point permits are filed online through Accela Citizen Access. Permit questions: 336-883-3151. Zoning questions: 336-883-3328.
Roads
High Point road closures: I-85 north Nov. 2, Skeet Club Road
Overnight lane work on I-85 north near mile 113 starts 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2; Skeet Club Road flagging Nov. 3. Also: N.C. 109 ramp closure, Johnson Street.
Home prices
High Point home prices and housing market
The typical High Point home was worth $247,717 in September 2026, flat in a year and up 25% in five years, according to Zillow. County values: 336-641-4814.
Schools
High Point schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
High Point public schools are part of Guilford County Schools. Find your school by address, 2026-27 calendar dates and 2025-26 test results. District: 336-370-8100.
Voting
Voting in Guilford County: registration, polling places, early voting
Early voting runs Oct. 15-31 with three High Point sites; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring photo ID. Elections: 336-641-3836.
Farmers markets
High Point farmers markets
The High Point Farmers Market runs Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library through Oct. 31 and doubles SNAP/EBT. The state market in Colfax is open daily.
Parks
Parks and trails in High Point
High Point's parks include City Lake Park, Oak Hollow Lake, the 4.9-mile High Point Greenway and a free dog park. Parks and Recreation: 336-883-3469.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Guilford County
Guilford County inspects High Point restaurants and posts every score and grade online. A is 90 to 100; under 70 loses the permit. Food safety: 336-641-4811.
New businesses
New businesses in High Point: October 2026
New in High Point: indie bookstore Spindle and Spine opens Oct. 29 on North Main Street and Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q opens Nov. 4. The city issued 335 permits in September.
Public notices
Public notices for High Point and Guilford County
An index of where High Point legal notices are published: the Guilford County notice database, ncnotices.com and city agendas. Not the official publication.
City Hall
Who to call at High Point City Hall
High Point's mayor and council by ward, the city manager and clerk, and the numbers for utilities, police, code enforcement and animal control. City: 336-883-3111.
Power outages
Power outages in High Point: who to call and outage maps
Most of High Point gets power from the city's own electric utility. Report an outage 24 hours at 336-883-3111, text OUT to 336-883-8227, or report online.
Population
High Point population and growth
High Point had an estimated 120,571 residents on July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since the 2020 census and 15.5% since 2010, according to the Census Bureau.
History
High Point history and landmarks
High Point was incorporated in 1859 where the railroad crossed the plank road. Its 1786 Haley House, 26 National Register listings and free museum, with dates.
Moving
Moving to High Point: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to High Point? Start city power, water and sewer at 336-883-3111, get an N.C. license within 60 days, and find your school, trash day and tax office.
Transportation
Getting around High Point: roads, transit, airport, parking
High Point Transit runs city buses weekdays and Saturdays; PART links to Greensboro and PTI airport; Amtrak stops downtown. Transit info: 336-889-7433.
Neighborhoods
High Point neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Eleven High Point areas compared: ZIP code, zoned high school and typical home value. School zones and mailing addresses do not follow the city limits.
Neighborhoods
Allen Jay, High Point: homes, schools, parks and commute
Allen Jay is south High Point around East Springfield and Fairfield roads, in ZIP code 27263, zoned for Allen Jay Elementary and the Southern Guilford schools.
Neighborhoods
Downtown High Point: homes, schools, parks and commute
Living downtown in High Point: ZIP code 27260, zoned mostly for Northwood, Ferndale and Central High, with the city's bus terminal and Amtrak station.
Neighborhoods
Emerywood, High Point: homes, schools, parks and commute
Emerywood is the older neighborhood northwest of downtown High Point, between Lexington Avenue and Chestnut Drive, in ZIP code 27262 and the Central High zone.
Neighborhoods
Macedonia, High Point: homes, schools, parks and commute
Macedonia lies south of East Green Drive and east of South Main Street in High Point, in ZIP code 27260, zoned mostly for Fairview, Ferndale and Central High.
Neighborhoods
Northwest High Point: homes, schools, parks and commute
Northwest High Point runs along Sandy Ridge, Clinard Farms and Skeet Club roads south of I-40, zoned mostly for the Southwest Guilford schools.
Neighborhoods
Oak Hollow and Eastchester, High Point: homes, schools, commute
Oak Hollow is north High Point around Oak Hollow Lake and Eastchester Drive, in ZIP code 27265, zoned mostly for Montlieu, Welborn and Andrews High.
Neighborhoods
Oakview, High Point: homes, schools, parks and commute
Oakview is north High Point around Oakview Road, James Road and Hartley Drive, mostly in ZIP code 27265, zoned for Oak View Elementary and split between two high schools.
Neighborhoods
Palladium area, High Point: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Palladium area is far north High Point near NC 68 and Wendover Avenue. Some homes inside the city have Jamestown or Greensboro mailing addresses.
Neighborhoods
Southwest High Point: homes, schools, parks and commute
Southwest High Point covers Southside, Highland Mill Village and Oak Hill south of downtown, in ZIP code 27260, zoned for Ferndale Middle and Central High.
Neighborhoods
Washington Street, High Point: homes, schools, parks and commute
Washington Street is a local historic district east of downtown High Point, in ZIP code 27260, zoned mostly for Kirkman Park, Penn-Griffin and Andrews High.
Neighborhoods
West End, High Point: homes, schools, parks and commute
The West End lies along West English Road and Kivett Drive west of downtown High Point, in ZIP code 27262, zoned for Northwood, Ferndale and Central High.
Moving here
High Point vs Archdale vs Trinity vs Thomasville: taxes and schools
High Point, Archdale, Trinity and Thomasville side by side: 2025-26 tax rates, high school results, Zillow home values, Census income and commute.
Schools
High Point public schools: every school, zone and report card
Every public school serving High Point, from Guilford County Schools to two charter schools: addresses, grades, enrollment, state grades and zones.