Why Live in Festival Park
Festival Park in High Point is a residential neighborhood situated near Oak Hollow Lake, just a few miles from downtown. The area is known for its recreational opportunities, with residents enjoying lake activities such as fishing, boating, and events at Oak Hollow Festival Park. This park is a local hub, hosting popular events like the Music, Wine and Arts Festival and the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. The neighborhood is primarily residential, featuring a mix of late 20th-century homes and newer 21st-century constructions. Home styles include brick ranches, Colonial revivals, Cape Cods, Victorian revivals, and Craftsman-style houses, often set on quarter-acre plots. The Barrington Oaks subdivision is notable for its spacious garages and inviting front porches.
Families in Festival Park send their children to Jamestown Elementary School, which has a high rating. For middle and high school, students attend the Welborn School of Science and Technology and T.W. Andrews High School, respectively. Commuting is facilitated by the nearby High Point East Belt highway, though public transportation options are limited, making car ownership essential.
For dining and retail needs, residents often visit the neighboring Oak View community, where they can enjoy breakfast at High Point Bagels, sushi at Shinko Grill, and southwestern dishes at Barberitos. Queen Coffee Bean caters to coffee lovers, and a nearby Target fulfills other shopping requirements. The neighborhood's crime rate is lower than the national average, contributing to its appeal as a safe and family-friendly area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Festival Park a good place to live?
Festival Park is a good place to live. Festival Park is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Festival Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.6 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $91,039 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 44.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Festival Park are home owners, with 23.5% of residents renting and 76.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Festival Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Festival Park neighborhood guide.
Is Festival Park, NC a safe neighborhood?
Festival Park, NC is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Festival Park?
The median home price in Festival Park is $459,995. If you put a 20% down payment of $92,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,380 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $102K a year to afford the median home price in Festival Park. The average household income in Festival Park is $91K.
What are the best public schools in Festival Park?
The best public schools that serve Festival Park are:
What are the best private schools in Festival Park?
The best private schools that serve Festival Park are:
- Wesleyan Christian Academy has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
- Brittain Academy has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Piedmont School has a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
What are the most popular zip codes in Festival Park, High Point, NC?
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Are home prices dropping in Festival Park?
Yes, home prices in Festival Park are down 16% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Festival Park, NC
On average, homes in Festival Park, High Point sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Festival Park, High Point over the last 12 months is $439,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$439,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$439,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$852,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,295,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$317
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Median List Price
$459,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
