What are the schools like in Greensboro, NC?

Greensboro is served primarily by Guilford County Schools. The district operates 66 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, and 30 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in Greensboro?

The median household income in Greensboro, NC is $55,051 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Greensboro, NC?

Greensboro has an average high temperature of 50.0°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Greensboro, NC affordable or expensive?

Greensboro's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greensboro is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $197,200 and the median rent is $1,048 per month.

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

Greensboro has a violent crime rate of 923.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3383.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Greensboro, NC a Good Place to Live?

Greensboro is a large city of 297,202 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $55,051 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Greensboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, 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: 92.7

Greensboro's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greensboro costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Greensboro, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$197,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,048	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,051	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Greensboro's violent crime rate is 923.7 per 100,000 residents — 143% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

923.7 /100k

Property Crime

3383.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Greensboro is served primarily by Guilford County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greensboro, NC	National Avg
School District	Guilford County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	66	—
Middle Schools	20	—
High Schools	30	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greensboro sees average highs of 50.0°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 7.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Greensboro, NC
Average High — January	50.0°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	7.1"

Demographics

Metric	Greensboro, NC	National Avg
Population	297,202	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	43.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	5.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Summerfield, NC 8 mi Jamestown, NC 9 mi McLeansville, NC 10 mi Forest Oaks, NC 10 mi Pleasant Garden, NC 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Greensboro

Greensboro, NC is covered by 12 ZIP codes:

27410 27405 27406 27407 27409 27455 27408 27214 27403 27401 27412 27411

Greensboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greensboro, NC affordable or expensive?

Greensboro's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Greensboro roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $197,200 and median rent is $1,048/month.

What is the crime rate in Greensboro, NC?

Greensboro's violent crime rate is 923.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3383.1 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 Guilford County Schools. The district has 66 elementary, 20 middle, and 30 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greensboro, NC a good place to live?

Greensboro, NC has a population of 297,202, a median household income of $55,051, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Greensboro?

Greensboro averages 50.0°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 7.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greensboro?

Greensboro, NC is covered by 12 ZIP codes: 27410, 27405, 27406, 27407, 27409, 27455, 27408, 27214, 27403, 27401, 27412, 27411.

What is the population of Greensboro?

The population of Greensboro, North Carolina is 297,202 with a median age of 34.0. 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 93 (100 = US average), median home $197,200, median household income $55,051, crime index 210 (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.