Real Estate Investing in High Point, North Carolina (27265)

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Guilford County • Population: 50,123 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 27265 (High Point, NC)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $305,142
Avg Monthly Rent $1,511
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $68,621
% Renters 32.1%

Market Analysis: 27265 High Point

The 27265 ZIP covers a section of High Point that demands careful diligence. Prices near $305K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

The 27265 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Regionally, 27265 sits on the difficult end of the NC spectrum. The a credible choice for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

The demographic picture in 27265 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than High Point averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

Strategically, 27265 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in High Point:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 76/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
14/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.4× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,511/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Greensboro-High Point, NC Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
43 days
Average time to sell
Average
10.6%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Greensboro-High Point, NC metro data
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Property Strategy for 27265

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
10.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+8.6% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$84,336/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $100,540 $1,400 10.0% +5.3% $100,540
2BR $190,930 $1,530 5.8% +8.6% $95,465
3BR $276,346 $1,980 5.2% +7.7% $92,115
4BR $386,988 $2,300 4.3% +7.0% $96,747
5BR $421,682 +7.0% $84,336

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$320K$281K$243K$204K$166K$127KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,776$1,618$1,460$1,302$1,144$986Jul 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 27265 Compare?

Metric 27265 High Point Greensboro-High Point, NC North Carolina
Home Value $305,142 $164,735 N/A $330,565
5-Year CAGR 5.1% 4.3% N/A 7.8%
Avg Rent $1,511 $1,352 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.9% 5.2% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.9%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.1%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $305,142
Monthly Rent $1,511
Price-to-Rent 16.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.9%
Cap Rate 3.9%
5-Year IRR 9.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -11.5% ▼
3-Year CAGR -1.4% ▼
5-Year CAGR +2.1% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.9%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.9%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
5.0%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
4.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.1%
Stable
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 27265

Population: 50,123

💰 Median Household Income
$68,621
This area
$68,621
State
$63,256
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
32.1%
This area
32.1%
State
27.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.3%
This area
2.3%
State
-19.3%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
41.1%
This area
41.1%
State
0.5%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.0 years
This area
41.0 years
State
6.5 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.0%
This area
5.0%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 61.3%
Black/African American 23.0%
Asian 8.1%
Other/Mixed 7.6%
Hispanic/Latino 4.6%
👶 Under 18
22.1%
This area
22.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
17.7%
This area
17.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.7%
This area
4.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 27265

B Avg School Grade
10 Schools
14.9:1 Avg Class Size
$13,336 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Florence Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
599 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$13,788 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Welborn Middle

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
407 Students
👨‍🏫
12.8:1 Class Size
💰
$13,788 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Kearns Academy

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
113 Students
👨‍🏫
9.2:1 Class Size
💰
$13,788 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Shadybrook Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
299 Students
👨‍🏫
12.6:1 Class Size
💰
$13,788 Per Student
B Good

Oak View Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
524 Students
👨‍🏫
15.6:1 Class Size
💰
$13,788 Per Student
B Good

Southwest Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
767 Students
👨‍🏫
15.2:1 Class Size
💰
$13,788 Per Student
B Good

T Wingate Andrews High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
725 Students
👨‍🏫
15.1:1 Class Size
💰
$13,788 Per Student
B Good

Southwest Guilford Middle

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,031 Students
👨‍🏫
17.1:1 Class Size
💰
$13,788 Per Student
C+ Average

Southwest Guilford High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,585 Students
👨‍🏫
17.6:1 Class Size
💰
$13,788 Per Student
C Below Average

Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper

📚 K – 12 K-12 Charter
👥
1,508 Students
👨‍🏫
20.2:1 Class Size
💰
$9,266 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 6,501 Off-Campus Students
C+
High Point University
6,052 students · 3.3 mi
D
South University-High Point
70 students · 4.4 mi
C
Guilford Technical Community College
10,443 students · 6.3 mi
D
Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro
124 students · 7.7 mi
F
Strayer University-North Carolina
3,112 students · 8.9 mi
C
Guilford College
1,208 students · 10.0 mi
D
Health And Style Institute
1,112 students · 10.9 mi
C+
Winston-Salem State University
4,776 students · 12.1 mi

Investor Insight: With 6,501 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do experienced investors play High Point, NC?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in High Point, NC. The numbers - $305K homes against $1,511/mo rents - support that play.

What is the typical renter like in High Point, NC?

Tenant quality in High Point, NC ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $1,511/mo.

What is the average monthly rent in High Point, NC?

Expect rents around $1,511/mo per month in High Point, NC. With home values at $305K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Are there empty rentals in High Point, NC?

High Point, NC sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader NC rental market.

How landlord-friendly is High Point, NC?

Landlord-friendliness in High Point, NC is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

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