Electricity rates in High Point, North Carolina
High Point, NC ranks 9 of 35 North Carolina cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (239 since 2015). High Point, North Carolina has 115,263 residents in 45,043 households; 48.4% heat with electricity.
High Point on the map
Guilford County, with High Point marked
Outage risk around High Point
High Point, NC, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 236 wind and 3 tornado, 207.4 per 100,000 residents of 115,263. Top gust near High Point, NC: 64 knots, 74 mph. Damage near High Point, NC: $66.8M.
Reports within 15 miles of High Point, NC
wind and tornado reports, High Point, NC
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| High Point, NC | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point, NC, 2015 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| High Point, NC, 2016 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| High Point, NC, 2017 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| High Point, NC, 2018 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| High Point, NC, 2019 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| High Point, NC, 2020 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| High Point, NC, 2021 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| High Point, NC, 2022 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| High Point, NC, 2023 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| High Point, NC, 2024 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| High Point, NC, 2025 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
Who supplies High Point
Guilford County lists 4 utilities for High Point, NC (115,263 residents): homes pay 11.54 to 15.54 cents per kWh, about $117 to $158 a month at 1,015 kWh, 2.3% to 3.1% of the $61,228 High Point median income. Guilford County page.
Facts about High Point
- Residents of High Point, NC, ACS 2023
- 115,2639 of 35 North Carolina cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in High Point, NC
- $61,22822 of 35 of those cities
- Households in High Point, NC
- 45,0432.56 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in High Point, NC
- 58.1%26,177 owners and 18,866 renter households
- Housing units in High Point, NC
- 48,9903,947 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in High Point, NC
- 48.4%21,806 of 45,043 homes
- Land area of High Point, NC
- 57.3 sq mi2,010.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in High Point, NC
- 2.3% to 3.1%at 1,015 kWh a month over the $61,228 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of High Point, NC
- 239NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 207.4 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in High Point, NC
- 198720,886 of 48,990 homes (42.6%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in High Point, NC
- $212,400$1,062 gross rent a month, 6.00% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in High Point
High Point, NC: 45,043 households at $1,153 a year per home for electricity (Guilford County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $51.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,705 a year per household.
| Group in High Point, NC | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of High Point, NC median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point, NC, all households | 45,043 | $1,153 | $51.9 million | 1.88% |
| High Point, NC, homeowners | 26,177 | $1,303 | $34.1 million | 2.13% |
| High Point, NC, renters | 18,866 | $932 | $17.6 million | 1.52% |
Housing and heating in High Point
High Point, NC: 20,886 of 48,990 homes were built before 1980 and 15,245 in 2000 or later. High Point, NC has 31,303 detached houses, 10,306 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 546 mobile homes.
Age of homes in High Point, NC
% of homes by decade built, High Point, NC
- 7pre-40
- 540s
- 850s
- 960s
- 1370s
- 1180s
- 1690s
- 2100s
- 910s
- 120+
Heating fuel in High Point, NC
| High Point, NC | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point, NC, median year built | 1987 | 1986 | +1 years | 21 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, built before 1980 | 42.6% | 42.1% | +0.5 points | 13 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, built 2000 or later | 31.1% | 27.7% | +3.4 points | 22 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, detached houses | 63.9% | 62.7% | +1.2 points | 13 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 21.0% | 22.3% | -1.2 points | 19 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, mobile homes | 1.1% | 3.0% | -1.9 points | 26 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, renter households | 41.9% | 40.0% | +1.8 points | 22 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, median home value | $212,400 | $234,900 | -$22,500 | 27 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, median gross rent a month | $1,062 | $1,108 | -$46 | 26 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, people per household | 2.41 | 2.41 | +0.00 | 18 of 35 |
Who lives in High Point: income, cars, homes
In High Point, NC, 8,318 of 17,959 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 15,887 households moved in since 2018 and 6,990 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Of 52,315 workers in High Point, NC, 4,481 work from home, 40,301 drive alone, 399 ride transit and 703 walk. In High Point, NC, 3,573 households own no vehicle and 25,271 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 15,912 residents of High Point, NC live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.8. High Point, NC homes: 30,035 have 3+ bedrooms, 5,178 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. In High Point, NC, 11,493 of 45,043 households earn under $35,000, 14,546 $35,000-$75,000, 12,957 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,047 $150,000 or more.
Household income in High Point, NC
| High Point, NC | Value | Rank in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| High Point, NC, households under $35,000 | 25.5% | 17 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, households $150,000 or more | 13.4% | 23 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, residents below poverty | 14.7% | 15 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, median age | 37.8 | 10 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 61.3% | 16 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, households without a vehicle | 7.9% | 11 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, households with 2+ vehicles | 56.1% | 20 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, workers at home | 8.6% | 26 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, cost-burdened renters | 46.3% | 24 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, moved in since 2018 | 35.3% | 33 of 35 |
| High Point, NC, moved in before 2000 | 15.5% | 10 of 35 |
Analyst note on High Point
High Point, NC counts 115,263 residents in 45,043 households, on 57.3 square miles. 21,806 of the 45,043 occupied homes in High Point, NC heat with electricity. Household income in High Point, NC is $61,228; 26,177 of its 45,043 households own.
High Point, NC has 48,990 housing units, 3,947 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, Town of High Point, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of High Point, NC. High Point, NC ranks 9 of 35 North Carolina cities for the lowest median home value ($212,400).
High Point, NC ranks 10 of 35 North Carolina cities for the lowest median rent ($1,062 a month). High Point, NC ranks 10 of 35 North Carolina cities for the fewest people working from home (8.6% of workers).
Bill and heat pump calculator, High Point
Compare High Point with nearby cities
| City near High Point, NC | Distance from High Point | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point, NC (this page) | 0 mi | 115,263 | $61,228 | 1987 | $212,400 | 239 | 8.6% |
| Greensboro, NC | 11.9 mi northeast | 298,564 (+183,301) | $58,884 (-$2,344) | 1983 (-4 yr) | $221,300 (+$8,900) | 207 (-32) | 11.8% (+3.2 pts) |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 16.9 mi northwest | 250,887 (+135,624) | $57,673 (-$3,555) | 1980 (-7 yr) | $208,200 (-$4,200) | 272 (+33) | 12.3% (+3.7 pts) |
| Burlington, NC | 29.9 mi east | 58,599 (-56,664) | $54,941 (-$6,287) | 1977 (-10 yr) | $188,700 (-$23,700) | 163 (-76) | 8.2% (-0.3 pts) |
| Salisbury, NC | 35.7 mi southwest | 35,730 (-79,533) | $51,058 (-$10,170) | 1976 (-11 yr) | $215,200 (+$2,800) | 143 (-96) | 7.8% (-0.8 pts) |
| Kannapolis, NC | 50.9 mi southwest | 56,470 (-58,793) | $70,691 (+$9,463) | 1985 (-2 yr) | $245,500 (+$33,100) | 164 (-75) | 12.1% (+3.6 pts) |
ZIP codes in High Point
| ZIP area touching High Point, NC | Share of the ZIP's land inside High Point | Share of High Point's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 27265 (High Point, NC) | 51.7% | 38.0% |
| 27260 (High Point, NC) | 95.2% | 20.9% |
| 27262 (High Point, NC) | 73.8% | 17.3% |
| 27263 (High Point, NC) | 12.6% | 8.8% |
| 27282 (High Point, NC) | 30.3% | 7.9% |
| 27235 (High Point, NC) | 12.6% | 3.0% |
| 27268 (High Point, NC) | 100.0% | 0.2% |
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Questions on High Point
High Point: what is the electricity rate?
High Point, NC has no price of its own; its 115,263 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 1,015 kWh month costs $117 to $158.
High Point: how does it rank among North Carolina cities?
High Point, NC: rank 9 of 35 by its 115,263 residents, rank 22 of 35 by $61,228 median income.
High Point: how many homes heat with electricity?
High Point, NC: 21,806 of 45,043 occupied homes, 48.4%; Guilford County 54.3%.
High Point: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,015 kWh a month, 2.3% to 3.1% of the $61,228 median income in High Point, NC.
High Point: damaging storms reported nearby?
239 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of High Point, NC, 2015 to 2025, 207.4 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in High Point?
High Point, NC: median home built 1987; 20,886 of 48,990 homes (42.6%) predate 1980, 31,303 are detached and 10,306 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many High Point, NC renters struggle with rent?
8,318 of 17,959 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many people in High Point, NC work from home?
4,481 of 52,315 workers.
How many High Point, NC households have no car?
3,573 households; 25,271 have two or more.