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High Point, North Carolina · ZIP 27260

High Point — ZIP 27260

Crime DataSchools

High Point (27260) scores 63/100 — Fair for High Point. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $144K.

63OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency39%
Avg reading proficiency42%
Schools nearby7

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index78/100
Typical home value$144K
Median rent$1,267/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$144K

Median Rent

$1,267/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

10,032

Violent Crime

1,977

Property Crime

8,055

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Guilford County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Middle College at GTCC-High Point09–13194
50%
95%
Triangle Lake Montessori ElemPK–05390
42%
37%
Union Hill ElementaryPK–05495
40%
32%
Penn-Griffin Schools06–12539
37%
47%
Fairview ElementaryPK–05442
37%
27%
Parkview Village ElementaryPK–05297
37%
27%
Oak Hill ElementaryPK–05411
33%
28%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

25,941

Median Income

$42K

Homeownership

43%

Median Age

36.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27260 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 27260 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27260 is approximately $144K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 27260 in High Point has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.