North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Greensboro is a large city in North Carolina with a population of 298,564. Residents earn $58,884 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Greensboro receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Greensboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Greensboro is $58,884, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Greensboro is $221,300, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,114 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 477 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,600 per 100,000, 84% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Greensboro enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 84.4% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.6% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,884 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,858 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,184 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,192 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 17,452 |
| County GDP | $46,945M |
| Restaurants | 1,318 |
| Healthcare | 1,448 |
| Retail | 1,879 |
| Manufacturing | 544 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,308 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.40% |
| Commute Time | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
| Census Median | $221,300 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $261,036 |
| Median List Price | $287,000 |
| Median List Price | $287,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $171 |
| Homes Sold | 175 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 20.7% |
| Inventory | 728 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,114 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,382 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,308 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.40% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,267/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,448 |
| Total Violent | 477.0/100K |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Murder | 8.2/100K |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Rape | 18.4/100K |
| Robbery | 172.6/100K |
| Assault | 277.8/100K |
| Total Property | 3,600.3/100K |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 888.7/100K |
| Theft | 2,522.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 188.9/100K |
| Arson | 40.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 62 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.4 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 134.3 sq mi (347.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0949°N, 79.8236°W |
| County FIPS | 37081 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,223/sq mi |
| Total Area | 134.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 49 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 66 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,448 |
| Restaurants | 1,318 |
| Retail Stores | 1,879 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 62 |
| Avg Commute | 22.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |