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Measure High PointNorth Carolina, United States Remove High Point GreensboroNorth Carolina, United States Remove Greensboro
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.8 6.1
Connector Score 8.2 8.4
Safety 7.0 2.9
Affordability 7.2 7.1
Transportation 7.0 10.0
Car-free friendliness 4.5 8.5
Walkability 3.6 7.6
Things to do 5.3 5.6
Food & dining 4.7 4.7
Places to stay 5.7 6.2
Nature & outdoors 3.5 2.0
Scenic value 4.0 3.0
Family friendliness 4.9 7.6
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.2 5.0
Nightlife 3.0 3.4
Remote-work friendliness 5.9 6.1
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.0 8.8
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 8.0
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $99 $113
Mid-range $149 $165
Luxury $281 $281
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 93 94
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,100 $1,300
Median home price $235,800 $244,800
Population 121K 309K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Airport Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from High Point — 29 min details
Character
Best for — Car-free travel, Families
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Shopping Museums & galleries, Theme & amusement parks, Family & kids
When to go — Peak: Large events at the Coliseum and furnit…

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