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Greensboro, NC

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.”

Quick Facts About Greensboro, NC

Average Commute
18 minutes
Median Home Value
$236,451
Median Household Income
$60,429
Total Population
306,434
Median Property Tax
$2,433
Median Monthly Rent
$923

Weather in Greensboro, NC

Average Temperatures

70 high / 49 low

Average Annual Rainfall

44 in

Average Annual Snowfall

6 in

Quick Facts about Greensboro, North Carolina

Median Home Value
$197,727
Median Property Tax
$2,433
Total Population
301,197
Average Commute
18 min
Median Household Income
$60,303
Median Monthly Rent
$823

Map of Greensboro, NC

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