Greensboro is a small town of 3,573 in Georgia, with a median household income of $42,534
and a 10.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greensboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Greensboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greensboro city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.4
Greensboro's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greensboro costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greensboro, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$133,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$697
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,534
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Greensboro's violent crime rate is 250.1 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
250.1 /100k
Property Crime
806.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greensboro is served primarily by Greene County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greensboro, GA
National Avg
School District
Greene County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greensboro sees average highs of 55.0°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Greensboro's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greensboro roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $133,300 and median rent is $697/month.
Greensboro's violent crime rate is 250.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 806.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greensboro are operated by Greene County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greensboro, GA has a population of 3,573, a median household income of $42,534, and an unemployment rate of 10.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Greensboro averages 55.0°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greensboro, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30642.
The population of Greensboro, Georgia is 3,573 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greensboro: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $133,300, median household income $42,534, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greensboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
