Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,157
Population
295,994
Renter Mix
51% Rent
An equal distance from Charlotte and Raleigh, Greensboro has been nicknamed the Gate City due to its convenient location. With the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and beach access to the east, diverse destinations are just a short drive from Greensboro.
There are also a number of varied attractions in Greensboro. The Greensboro Coliseum Complex hosts a wide range of events, from championship basketball games to world-class concerts. A testimony to courage and the potential to enact change, the International Civil Rights Center and Museum honors the Greensboro Four and inspires many to this day. The Greensboro Science Center offers interactive exhibits to ignite curiosity about the natural world. The Sedgefield Country Club hosts the Wyndham Championship every year, and Wet n Wild Emerald Pointe pleases thrill seekers of all ages.
Accessible to Piedmont Triad International Airport as well as Interstates 40, 73, 85, and 840, Greensboro affords residents easy commutes and travels.
Residents often stroll through Downtown Greensboro.
Mountain biking enthusiasts can ride to the trails at Country Park.
Local gather in Delwoods Park for the Yoga in the Park class.
Keeley Park features a fitness trail that residents from Sharing Trace enjoy.
Enjoy a long walk on the bridge on the Atlantic and Yadkin Greenway in Greensboro.
UNC Greensboro is right in College Hill.
Median Household Income
$54,949
Average: $76,719
Education
90,872
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
146,879
Workers Employed
Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Housing Distribution
Greensboro has more renters than homeowners.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Greensboro, NC is $1,012 for a studio, $1,157 for one bedroom, $1,308 for two bedrooms, and $1,607 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greensboro has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
The cost of living in Greensboro, NC is 7.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Greensboro is 21.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,012 - $1,607. You can expect to pay 1.0% less for groceries, 5.7% less for utilities, and 2.0% less for transportation.
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
Public
Grades K-8
766 Students
Public
Grades K-5
672 Students
Cornerstone Charter Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy
Public
Grades K-12
1,337 Students
Triad Math And Science Academy
Public
Grades K-12
1,321 Students
Public
Grades K-5
667 Students
Public
Grades K-8
766 Students
Cornerstone Charter Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy
Public
Grades K-12
1,337 Students
Triad Math And Science Academy
Public
Grades K-12
1,321 Students
Northwest Guilford Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
950 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
950 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
169 Students
Greensboro College Middle College
Public
Grades 9-12
83 Students
Northwest Guilford High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,051 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,991 Students
Cornerstone Charter Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy
Public
Grades K-12
1,337 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
