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Why do young professionals keep moving to Greensboro? For starters, the cost-of-living index is an irresistible 10% below the national average and 4% below North Carolina’s. Translation: you don’t have to choose between a social life and saving for a home here (you also get more house for your money). With more than 150 neighborhoods, each with its own history, culture and personality, you’ll find the perfect place to put down roots.

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Life Stats

Temperature - avg high/low: 69.2° / 49.0°

Average Annual Rainfall: 42.36”

Languages Spoken: 20+

Diversity Index Score: 65.4%

Comfort Index: 7.5/10

Population: 297,878

Median Age: 35

Median Property Value: $157,000

Average Property Taxes: $800 - $1,499

Homeownership - Own vs Rent: 50.3%

Average Rent: $1,292

Average Sale Price: $189.66

Life Notables

Cost of Living

Greensboro stands tall among top U.S. cities with a cost of living index of 94.6%, falling 5.4% below the national average. Learn more

Homes

Greensboro offers a variety of housing options to choose from. Whether that be single family, downtown urban, farm, lake front, or historic, Greensboro has a place for you to call home. Learn more

Welcoming Neighborhoods

If it’s friendly, walkable neighborhoods with great schools you’re looking for, it doesn’t get any better - or more beautiful - than Greensboro. Learn more

Diversity

With over 135,755 internationally born residents and 400+ international businesses, Greensboro is a diverse community that represents different cultures throughout its everyday scene. The city’s diversity score ranks 7th out of 100 counties in North Carolina and 88th out of 3,143 counties in the U.S.

Growth

Many people born or raised in Greensboro leave the city and later find themselves returning to it. Others are attracted to the city by its low cost of living, work opportunities, homes, or minimal commute time. Can’t decide whether Greensboro is for you? Learn more about the people who chose Greensboro as their home. Learn more

Life Links

Fox 8 News ★★★★★

Around 200 people have moved back to Greensboro through city’s Project Boomerang initiative

It isn’t a matter of if but when for hundreds of Greensboro natives who have begun to rediscover their love for the Gate City after having spent years living in another city.

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ExtraSpace.com ★★★★★

13 Things to Know About Living in Greensboro

Are you thinking about moving to Greensboro? With its affordable living, booming arts scene, mild weather, Southern hospitality, and incredible local restaurants this North Carolina city offers something for everyone. Here are 13 things you need to know about living in Greensboro!

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City of Greensboro ★★★★★

Greensboro Ranked 27th in WalletHub Best-Run Cities in America Study

For the fifth consecutive year, the City of Greensboro is ranked in the top 30 of WalletHub’s Best-Run Cities in America report. Coming in at 27, Greensboro ranks particularly high in total budget per capita, quality of services, financial stability and education.

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Apartment List ★★★★★

10 Cheapest Places to Live in North Carolina, 2022

Greensboro is home to many economic opportunities, affordable housing, and urban amenities. The diverse population is home to young professionals, students, and newcomers looking for Southern charm and urban amenities. Newcomers have their choice of nightclubs, restaurants, shopping, and local attractions. The city also attracts students attending higher education institutions, including the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro College, and North Carolina A&T University.

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Livability.com ★★★★★

Best Place to Live in US 2022: Greensboro, NC #72

With a population just under 300,000 and a metro area exceeding 500,000, Greensboro, NC, is large enough to offer locals plenty of amenities, making it one of the best places to live in the U.S. Yet, it still maintains a friendly, hometown atmosphere that welcomes newcomers to this economically and culturally diverse community.

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Waze ★★★★★

Greensboro Is the Best Place to Drive In The U.S.

A recent survey by Waze, a community-based navigation app, found Greensboro ranked the highest in driver satisfaction in the United States, rating an 8.7 out of a possible 10 points. Lexington, Ky., Dayton, Ohio, and Macon, Ga., also drew top honors (see below). The worst cities included Honolulu (with an embarrassing score of 4.69), two California cities — Los Angeles and San Diego — and Portland, Ore.

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Livability.com ★★★★★

Greensboro, NC: What you need to know

Greensboro, NC, located 90 minutes from Raleigh, is packed with places to grow and play. Greensboro is home to the University of North Carolina-Greenboro and North Carolina A&T State University, as well as a growing health-care industry. Canoeing and kayaking, galleries, attractions, and events like the Carolina Film and Video Festival keep people active and entertained. This Top 10 Green City also features the Proximity hotel, known as the “greenest hotel in America.”

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CNN ★★★★★

15 cities in the South that know how to charm

For your first real meal in Greensbohemia, savor a superior Banh Mi at Bánh Mì Saigon Sandwiches & Bakery... Siesta in style at the O. Henry Hotel, where you can enjoy traditional afternoon tea daily in the lobby, weekly live jazz performances on Thursday and Saturday and loaner bikes, should the mood strike to take the city by two wheels... After hitting up the tourist must-dos of the International Civil Rights Center & Museum and Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, explore GSO's funkier side.

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U.S. News ★★★★★

What's it like to live in Greensboro, NC?

Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of those places that's big enough to have everything you need but small enough for you to regularly bump into people you know. People who live here love it and say they have no reason to leave. Those who do leave will often return home to Greensboro to raise their families.

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Move.org ★★★★★

Which US City Has the Lowest Cost of Living?

Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to an entirely new city? Whether you’re motivated by job prospects, educational opportunities, or pure wanderlust, a fresh start in a new locale is an excellent way to begin the next chapter of your life. Before you hit the road, though, there are a few things you should learn about your destination. Will it be a good fit for your lifestyle? What is its culture like? And, perhaps most importantly, can you afford to live there?

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