Greensboro, North Carolina has an overall cost of living index of 92.8, which is 7.2 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,172 per month, while the typical home is valued around $244,800. Households earn a median of $61,515 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 43. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$61,515
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,172
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$244,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
92.8
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,159
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,213
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,330
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,703
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
92.8
Goods
96.3
Rents / Housing
87.7
Services
80.1
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $116,660 |
| Registered Nurse | $94,670 |
| Elementary Teacher | $58,140 |
| Electrician | $57,380 |
| Accountant | $80,680 |
| Plumber | $59,090 |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | $134,890 |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,170 |
| Health Services Manager | $134,690 |
| Truck Driver | $56,510 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
301,198
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.3 yrs
Census ACS
43.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
19
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,143
Per month
Avg Home Value
$243,188
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 27214 | — | $1,107 | $270,200 |
| ZIP 27235 | — | $1,730 | $264,800 |
| ZIP 27282 | — | $1,255 | $251,300 |
| ZIP 27301 | — | $1,574 | $197,100 |
| ZIP 27310 | — | — | $470,000 |
| ZIP 27313 | — | $862 | $193,700 |
| ZIP 27358 | — | $1,134 | $371,700 |
| ZIP 27377 | — | $1,223 | $257,400 |
| ZIP 27401 | — | $841 | $121,700 |
| ZIP 27403 | — | $964 | $202,300 |
Showing top 10 of 19 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
39°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.6%
Greensboro has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 92.8. The US national average is 100, so Greensboro is 7.2 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Greensboro is $1,172 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Greensboro is $61,515 per year.
The median home value in Greensboro is $244,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Greensboro has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for North Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
