Maryland
Greensboro is a small town in Maryland with a population of 2,563. Residents earn $44,934 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Greensboro receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Greensboro has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Greensboro is $44,934, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. The poverty rate of 18.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Greensboro is $230,600, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $974 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Greensboro is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,421 per 100,000, 24% above the national average.
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Greensboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 78.3% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.7% |
| 62% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,934 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,135 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,309 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 732 |
| County GDP | $1,590M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 47 |
| Retail | 85 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,864 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.68% |
| Commute Time | 38.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $230,600 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $299,970 |
| Census Median Rent | $974 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,864 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.68% |
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,061/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 22.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Total Violent | 107.6/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 107.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,420.7/100K |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 376.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,044.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.3 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9764°N, 75.8081°W |
| County FIPS | 24011 |
Winner: Republican by 38.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.2% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,395/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 85 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 38.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |