Greensboro is a small town of 361 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $49,500
and a 21.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greensboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
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: 90.3
Greensboro's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greensboro costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greensboro, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Greensboro's violent crime rate is 58.0 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
58.0 /100k
Property Crime
880.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greensboro is served primarily by Southeastern Greene SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greensboro, PA
National Avg
School District
Southeastern Greene SD
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greensboro sees average highs of 38.6°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.4 inches of snow per year.
Greensboro's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greensboro roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,500 and median rent is $775/month.
Greensboro's violent crime rate is 58.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 880.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greensboro are operated by Southeastern Greene SD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greensboro, PA has a population of 361, a median household income of $49,500, and an unemployment rate of 21.8%.
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 38.6°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 18.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Greensboro, Pennsylvania is 361 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greensboro: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $84,500, median household income $49,500, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.
