At a Glance
Median Income
$58,884
$35,858 per capita
Home Value
$221,300
Zillow: $261,036
Median Rent
$1,114/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
819/100K
3,689/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.9%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
304 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 $58,884 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,858. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,452 business establishments, including 1,318 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greensboro is $221,300 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,036. Median rent is $1,114/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Greensboro reports 819 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 115% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,689/100K. The murder rate is 14.4/100K.
Education
39.9% of adults in Greensboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greensboro has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population298,564
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density2,223/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,884
Per Capita$35,858
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$46,945M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,300
Rent$1,114
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$261,036
Housing Units133,029
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent819/100K
Property3,689/100K
Murder14.4/100K
Assault558/100K
Burglary743/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain35.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation840 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed220 Mbps
EV Stations49
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Greensboro was founded in 1808.
The median home in Greensboro was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 220 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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