What are the schools like in Greensboro, MD?

Greensboro is served primarily by Caroline County Public Schools. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Greensboro?

The median household income in Greensboro, MD is $43,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Greensboro, MD?

Greensboro has an average high temperature of 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.8 inches.

Greensboro, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Greensboro, MD affordable or expensive?

Greensboro's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greensboro is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $195,000 and the median rent is $1,090 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Greensboro, MD?

Greensboro has a violent crime rate of 207.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 778.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Greensboro, MD a Good Place to Live?

Greensboro is a small town of 2,780 in Maryland, with a median household income of $43,750 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Greensboro stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 97.8

Greensboro's overall cost of living index is 97.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greensboro costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Greensboro, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$195,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,090	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Greensboro's violent crime rate is 207.5 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.5 /100k

Property Crime

778.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Greensboro is served primarily by Caroline County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greensboro, MD	National Avg
School District	Caroline County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greensboro sees average highs of 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 50.0 inches of annual precipitation and 12.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Greensboro, MD
Average High — January	43.6°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	50.0"
Annual Snowfall	12.8"

Demographics

Metric	Greensboro, MD	National Avg
Population	2,780	—
Median Age	31.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	36.2%	22.2%
65 and over	7.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Goldsboro, MD 4 mi Ridgely, MD 4 mi West Denton, MD 6 mi Denton, MD 7 mi Henderson, MD 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Greensboro

Greensboro, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21639

Greensboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greensboro, MD affordable or expensive?

Greensboro's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Greensboro roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $195,000 and median rent is $1,090/month.

What is the crime rate in Greensboro, MD?

Greensboro's violent crime rate is 207.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 778.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Greensboro?

Public schools in Greensboro are operated by Caroline County Public Schools. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 6.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greensboro, MD a good place to live?

Greensboro, MD has a population of 2,780, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Greensboro?

Greensboro averages 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.0 inches with about 12.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greensboro?

Greensboro, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21639.

What is the population of Greensboro?

The population of Greensboro, Maryland is 2,780 with a median age of 31.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Greensboro?

Key numbers for living in Greensboro: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $195,000, median household income $43,750, crime index 48 (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.