At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$39,982 per capita
Home Value
$82,900
Zillow: $108,904
Median Rent
$857/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 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
3.1 / 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 $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,982. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greensboro is $82,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,904. Median rent is $857/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Greensboro reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,875/100K.
Education
37.6% of adults in Greensboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greensboro has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population315
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2,864/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$39,982
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent$857
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$108,904
Housing Units178
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent146/100K
Property1,875/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation809 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Greensboro was founded in 1781.
The median home in Greensboro was built in 1938.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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