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Greensboro, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Greensboro is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 315. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
315 Population 2,864/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $39,982 per capita
$82,900 Home Value
$857 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 15.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,900 home value, $857/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,250
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $82,900
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.6%
12% higher than US avg
Median Rent $857
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.0%
317% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.6%
15% lower than US avg

How Greensboro Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population315
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2,864/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$39,982
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$5,442M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent$857
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units178
Rent Burden23.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation809 ft (247 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband86.1%
Libraries4

Is Greensboro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Greensboro receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Greensboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Greensboro is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.0%, unemployment is notably high. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Greensboro is $82,900, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Greensboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 18.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Greensboro has a population of 315 with a density of 2,864 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%).

Population

315
Total Population
2,864
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Greensboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Greensboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greensboro is $41,250, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Greensboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,250
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,982
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$60,868

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.0%
317% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.6%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,734
County GDP$5,442M

Business (County)

Restaurants253
Healthcare418
Retail419
Manufacturing92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,255
22% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Greensboro is $82,900, 71% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $857 (26% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,900
71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$857
26% below US avg
Rent Burden23.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.8%
Housing Units178
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,255
22% above US avg
Effective Rate5.13%
Greensboro has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall18.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation809 ft (247 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,864/sq mi
Coordinates39.7921°N, 79.9130°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42051
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 37.9-point margin. 86.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 30.8%

Winner: Republican by 37.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.6%
12% above US avg
High School+95.3%
Graduate Degree+10.1%
School Test Score5.95
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,864/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.1%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities418
Restaurants253
Retail Stores419

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.1%

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