About High Point, North Carolina
High Point is an American city located in the Piedmont Triad region of the State of North Carolina. The city is situated almost entirely in Guilford County, with a small portion of the city limits straddling the county line into neighboring Randolph County. High Point is North Carolina's only city that extends into four counties. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 104,371 within an area of 415 square miles (1,070 km2). It is the largest municipality in Guilford County and the third-largest city within the Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. At its peak during the mid-to-late-19th century, High Point was one of the largest industrial cities in the southern United States investing heavily in infrastructure to accommodate its manufacturers. High Point is known as the furniture capital of the world for being a leading retailer for and manufacturer of luxury furniture. It also has a leading technology industry and is home to HPU and the HPU Pollack School of Business. Its proximity to a major airport (Piedmont Triad International), combined with its central location in the region, makes it an ideal destination both for tourists and business travelers alike. High Point is a thriving, growing city with a vibrant economy, low cost of living and its own culture.