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Greensboro
  • City in North Carolina
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Greensboro

#9 in Best Places to Live in Greensboro Area
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Greensboro is a city in North Carolina with a population of 295,483. Greensboro is in Guilford County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Greensboro offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Greensboro there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Greensboro and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Greensboro are above average.
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    Population
    295,483
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $169,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $944
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      650.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      17
      6.1
    • Rape
      25.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      181.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      637.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,509.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      371.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Greensboro

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,667
    National
    $69,021
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