Greensboro, North Carolina

Population 277,095

Greensboro is located in Guilford County, NC. The population is 277,095, making Greensboro the largest city in Guilford County and the 3rd largest city in the state of North Carolina.

There are 90 public schools in Greensboro with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Greensboro is high , and there are 607 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Greensboro is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Greensboro property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Greensboro include Morehead Township, Gilmer Township and Friendship Township.

Greensboro Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 51.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 37.5%

Crime Rate

44.89% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 331
  • Violent Crimes: 819
  • Robbery: 208
  • Burglary: 743
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

38.18% Higher than national avg.
  • 607 offenders in Greensboro
  • 21.91 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

3,077 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 21
  • Registered Polluters: 72
  • Superfunds: 43
  • Tanks & Spills: 2,941

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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90 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 90 K-12 public schools in Greensboro, NC and 14 private schools. Homefacts rates Greensboro's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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607 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1,229 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Greensboro, NC issued 1,229 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,229 permits, 415 were issued for single family homes and 814 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Greensboro, NC issued 968 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 968 permits, 354 were issued for single family homes and 614 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $838
  • 1 Bedroom: $865
  • 2 Bedrooms: $989
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,292
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,484

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Environmental Hazards

3077 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Greensboro, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Greensboro, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Greensboro, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 39.2°
  • February 42.55°
  • March 50.72°
  • April 60.13°
  • May 68.16°
  • June 77.61°
  • July 78.9°
  • August 78.95°
  • September 71.78°
  • October 59.48°
  • November 49.6°
  • December 42.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Greensboro, NC

Earthquakes
Greensboro, NC has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Greensboro, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Greensboro, NC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Greensboro, NC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Greensboro, NC: $45,064

Unemployment

Unemployment in Greensboro is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.57%
White Collar - 63.43%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Mark Walker
  • Alma Adams

Neighborhood Info

5 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

100 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all