At a Glance
Median Income
$31,207
$20,585 per capita
Home Value
$126,100
Zillow: $151,239
Median Rent
$710/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
66.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.3%
25.9% smoking rate
How Greensboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greensboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greensboro a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greensboro residents earn a median household income of $31,207 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,585. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 331 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greensboro is $126,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,239. Median rent is $710/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
13.4% of adults in Greensboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
66.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greensboro has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,390
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,004/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$31,207
Per Capita$20,585
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$386M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
A
Home Value$126,100
Rent$710
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$151,239
Housing Units1,212
Rent Burden36.4%
Health
Obesity53.3%
Diabetes20.8%
Smoking25.9%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death15,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain54.9 in/yr
Elevation243 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+66.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Greensboro was founded in 1823.
The median home in Greensboro was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.