Living Here
Welcome to Greensboro-High Point
If you’re looking for a place where career opportunity and quality of life go hand in hand, welcome to Greensboro-High Point. Home to dynamic industries, welcoming neighborhoods, creative energy and affordability, this is a region where people and businesses thrive together.
Affordable, comfortable living
Greensboro-High Point offer a cost of living that gives you more room to breathe (and save). Compared with many large metros, housing, everyday expenses and lifestyle costs stretch further here.
Diverse housing options
Whether you’re looking for a charming historic bungalow, a suburban family home or a modern apartment, this region delivers. Typical home values and rental rates remain competitive, offering flexibility whether you’re buying or renting.
Excellent schools and higher-education access
With a robust network of colleges and universities, including institutions like High Point University, North Carolina A&T State University and UNC Greensboro, the region enjoys a rich academic environment. Families also benefit from strong public, charter and magnet school options via Guilford County Schools, as well as private school options, giving choice and flexibility.
A vibrant, inclusive community
Greensboro-High Point is home to a diverse, welcoming population. The region draws creatives, innovators, students, families and global talent alike, making it a place where you can truly belong.
Culture, arts and entertainment
Whether you love music, art, theater or outdoor fun, there’s always something going on in Greensboro-High Point. From revitalized downtown scenes, historic neighborhoods, breweries, bistros, parks, greenways and more, Greensboro-High Point offers a lively yet laid-back lifestyle.
Room to grow personally and professionally
The region blends the character of a historic Southern town with the opportunity of a growing metro. With a rich educational ecosystem, diverse industries and growing infrastructure, Greensboro-High Point serves as fertile ground whether you’re starting a career, raising a family or moving industries.
Nature, recreation and community amenities
With many parks, green spaces, trails and community-oriented recreation options, residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Whether it’s a stroll downtown, an arts outing or a weekend in nature, there are endless ways to unwind and connect in Greensboro-High Point.
Beyond work, Greensboro-High Point offers a vibrant and accessible entertainment scene that helps attract and retain talent. The region is home to multiple professional sports teams, including the Greensboro Grasshoppers (MiLB), High Point Rockers (MiLB), Greensboro Swarm (NBA G League) and the Greensboro Gargoyles (ECHL) hockey team, creating year-round opportunities for community connection and family-friendly fun. Residents and visitors also enjoy a thriving performing arts landscape anchored by the Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, High Point Theatre, and a growing roster of concerts, Broadway tours and live events that bring national acts to the Triad.
Greensboro-High Point isn’t just a place to live, it’s a place to learn, grow and build your future. With eight area colleges, universities, and community colleges, and twenty in the region, plus a wide range of customized training programs working together through a collaborative network, students and professionals gain access to a rich academic and cultural community.
Combined with the region’s expanding industries, from aerospace and advanced manufacturing to life sciences and creative design, residents enjoy opportunities to build fulfilling, high-quality careers.
You don’t have to choose between a thriving career and a comfortable lifestyle. Here you can start or grow your business, pursue a career, raise a family, and enjoy affordability, space and community.
