Greensboro, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,563 Population 2,395/sq mi density
$44,934 Median Income $23,135 per capita
$230,600 Home Value $309,332 Zillow
$974 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
207 Violent Crime/100K 778 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,934 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$230,600 home value, $974/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
207 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Greensboro, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,934
40% below
$23,135 per capita
Home Value
$230,600
18% below
Zillow: $309,332
Median Rent
$974/mo
16% below
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
207/100K
45% below
778/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
85% below
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
60%
Home Value
82%
Rent
84%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greensboro a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greensboro residents earn a median household income of $44,934 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,135. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 732 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greensboro is $230,600 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,332. Median rent is $974/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Greensboro reports 207 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 778/100K.

Education

5.2% of adults in Greensboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greensboro has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,563
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density2,395/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born17.4%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,934
Per Capita$23,135
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$1,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

B+
Home Value$230,600
Rent$974
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$309,332
Housing Units929
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

F
Violent207/100K
Property778/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,061/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation32 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute38 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Greensboro was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
17.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.