The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27260 sells for about $158,000, or $170 per square foot.
Prices are down 7.03% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $860 a month.
ZIP 27260 — High Point
The 27260 housing market is currently experiencing a correction with median sale prices declining year-over-year as inventory levels rise. High rental demand and a significant renter population suggest a market driven by affordability constraints rather than speculative growth. Overall, the area remains a stable but price-sensitive segment of the broader Greensboro-High Point market.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers, investors seeking rental income, and local workers who prioritize proximity to the High Point employment core over newer suburban developments.
Median prices moved down 7.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 2.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.7% · poverty 29.7% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 27260, Guilford County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this area are higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the Guilford County Schools system, which maintains a diverse range of performance ratings across its facilities.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including occasional severe thunderstorms and localized flooding, with insurance premiums reflecting typical North Carolina coastal-inland hazard profiles.
High Point maintains a steady economic base anchored by the furniture industry and manufacturing, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown core and expand local infrastructure.
Property taxes are assessed by Guilford County and the City of High Point, with rates determined by the combined municipal and county millage applied to the assessed fair market value.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 19.5 minutes to reach regional employment hubs.
The area features access to local community parks and is within short driving distance of High Point City Lake Park and various shopping districts along the Main Street corridor.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable units, with a significant portion of the housing stock occupied by renters and limited new inventory entering the market.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the furniture manufacturing and design industry, alongside healthcare and education sectors in the broader Greensboro-High Point metro area.
The area is served by a network of state highways and local bus transit, with primary access to the broader Piedmont Triad region via I-85 and I-74.
Development efforts are focused on infill housing and the expansion of the downtown commercial district to attract new businesses.
Guilford County performs property assessments on a cyclical basis to ensure valuations align with current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Guilford County property taxes and may fall within specific municipal service districts for water, sewer, and fire protection.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park4.38.3 mi
- ParTee Shack - Greensboro4.88.3 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greensboro4.19.4 mi
- Spare Time Greensboro4.47.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.29.7 mi
- Greensboro Complex4.410.4 mi
- First Horizon Coliseum4.510.8 mi
- Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts4.813 mi
- Bowman Gray Stadium4.716.1 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.37.9 mi
- First Horizon Coliseum4.510.8 mi
- Regal Greensboro Grande4.411.6 mi
- Regal Palladium4.45.1 mi
- ParTee Shack - Greensboro4.88.3 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Greensboro4.19.4 mi
- Greensboro Science Center4.714 mi
- Kaleideum4.617.8 mi
- Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum4.92 mi
- Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum4.613.1 mi
- Old Salem Museums & Gardens4.617.1 mi
- Greensboro Arboretum4.810.9 mi
- High Point City Lake Park4.62.7 mi
- Triad Park Field of Honor4.911 mi
- Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden4.811.7 mi
- Hester Park4.57.5 mi
- Lake Brandt Marina4.616.1 mi
- Salem Lake Marina Center & Fishing Station4.615.2 mi
- Oak Hollow Marina4.73.8 mi
- Sedgefield Country Club4.76.1 mi
- Holly Ridge Golf Links4.68.4 mi
- Oak Hollow Golf Course43.5 mi
- River Landing At Sandy Ridge4.67.4 mi
- Jamestown Park Golf Course4.23.7 mi
- Four Seasons Town Centre4.29.3 mi
- Friendly Center4.511.6 mi
- Publix Super Market at Grandover Village4.64.7 mi
- Piedmont Triad Farmers Market4.78.7 mi
- Eleven Acre Flea Market4.28.2 mi
- Piedmont Triad International Airport4.410 mi
- GSO Airport4.610.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large municipal park featuring a lake, marina, and recreational facilities.
Major regional reservoir offering boating, fishing, and golf course access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.