Greensboro, NC

Community Overview

Named one of America's Best Places to Live by Livability.com

Greensboro, located just 90 minutes from the state capital of Raleigh, is a vibrant city full of great restaurants and nightlife. In fact, Elm Street offers a full slate of musical entertainment and theater options. The University of North Carolina-Greenboro helps give this Piedmont city its hip vibe. In addition, Greensboro is home to the Proximity hotel, which is known as the “greenest hotel in America.”

Population
County Population: 465,931
City Population: 244,610

Detailed Demographics Infomation

Climate
July High Temperature: 88 degrees F
January Low Temperature: 28 degrees F

Located in the northern Piedmont section of North Carolina, near the headwaters of the Haw and Deep rivers, Greensboro enjoys a relatively mild climate, partly due to the moderating influence of the mountains to the north and west of the city.

Schools
With 11 colleges and universities and outstanding community colleges, the Greensboro region has more than 50,000 students, many of whom enter the local labor force annually. In addition, Guilford County has strong public and private K-12 institutions. For a list of schools and other information, visit imagesgreensboro.com.

Education Statistics

Health Care
Greensboro offers area residents cost-effective, community-based health-care services, with more than 1,000 practicing physicians representing almost every specialty. Its medical community offers patients the most up-to-date technology, treatment and procedures. For a breakdown of medical services, visit imagesgreensboro.com.

Neighborhoods
Greensboro offers a range of affordable housing options from downtown apartments and condos to new neighborhoods with lots of amenities, to charming older communities, many built around parks or green spaces.

Average Home Prices and Rent Payments

Business Climate
Greensboro is a diverse, dynamic community strategically located at the center of North Carolina's urban crescent, midway between Raleigh and Charlotte. Greensboro's Mid-Atlantic location is paramount to the city's role as an East Coast hub for logistics and transportation operations. Other industries in Greensboro include advanced manufacturing and advanced materials, life sciences, aviation, and financial services and data centers.

Workforce and Labor Statistcs

Culture
Greensboro is a place where the grass really is greener, with ample opportunities to soak in the natural world. Greensboro also has a vibrant arts community, top-notch sporting events and state-of-the-art health-care facilities.

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