Greensboro, NC
Population 298,564 · Greensboro-High Point, NC MSA. Moving to or from Greensboro? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
298,564
Cost of living (RPP)
92.865
Annual avg temp
60°F
Typical home
$264,428
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $58,884 |
| Median age | 34.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $221,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,114/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.46 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 92.865 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 89.065, goods 96.621, services 74.519. Source: BEA, Greensboro-High Point, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
60°F
January low
30°F
July high
89°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 45.9". Station: GREENSBORO WTP, NC US (1.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$264,428
ZHVI YoY
-0.1%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,408/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.1%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Greensboro-High Point, NC
Total employment (MSA)
356,380
Median wage (annual)
$42,730
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 44,320 | $36,510 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 43,250 | $40,420 |
| Production Occupations | 34,760 | $38,570 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 34,460 | $35,150 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 31,710 | $27,270 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
High Point, NC 14 mi · 25 min Winston-Salem, NC 28 mi · 39 min Durham, NC 57 mi · 1h 14m Cary, NC 74 mi · 1h 36m Concord, NC 76 mi · 1h 30m Raleigh, NC 80 mi · 1h 40m Charlotte, NC 94 mi · 1h 55m Fayetteville, NC 97 mi · 2h 9m Columbia, SC 186 mi · 3h 45m Richmond, VA 208 mi · 4h 2m