Greensboro, North Carolina

What's the cost of living in Greensboro, NC?

Greensboro's population is growing, and downtown is going through a revitalization. Still, the cost of living here is less than the national average. Greensboro residents pay roughly the same amount as the average American for everyday expenses like groceries and transportation, but housing costs are significantly lower here than they are in other major metro areas.

What's the best way to get around Greensboro, NC?

The overwhelming majority of Greensboro residents rely on their cars to get around. The city is 134 square miles and comprises more than 150 neighborhoods, and public transit is limited.

There is no subway system, but buses provide some public transportation. The historic Amtrak station also serves as the primary bus station. You can get a ride from one end of town on buses run by the Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA), while the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) operates bus routes to neighboring cities in the Triad.

Many who live near their workplace enjoy biking or walking there. The rest of the city isn't as pedestrian-friendly, though there are miles of trails and greenways webbing through Greater Greensboro, which are ideal for walkers, joggers and cyclists. 

For plane travel, the Piedmont Triad International Airport is centered in Greensboro. The city is also serviced by Amtrak.

Who lives in Greensboro, NC?

The city center generally attracts millennials and students, while the broader metro area attracts more families. Historic homes are found in neighborhoods such as Fisher Park and Aycock, while upscale condominiums like Center Pointe are centered downtown. Student housing complexes are speckled throughout the area, and single-family homes are spread out in Greensboro's numerous subdivisions.

Less than half of the population is religious, the majority of which identify as Protestant. In terms of education, more than 36 percent of residents age 25 and older possess a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is there to do in Greensboro, NC?

Greensboro is bursting with many cultural attractions such as the ACC Hall of Champions, the Greensboro Science Center, the Greensboro Historical Museum and the popular Greensboro Coliseum event complex. The International Civil Rights Center and Museum, where the peaceful sit-in at the former Woolworth store took place, is perhaps the metro area's most famous attraction.

Downtown Greensboro is experiencing a revitalization that's evident when you see its several nightclubs, art galleries, a piano bar, antique shops and upscale lounges, bars and breweries. More than 90 miles of trails are available for hiking, biking and walking. Meanwhile, golf is a favorite activity in Greensboro, and Sedgefield Country Club hosts the Wyndham Championship in August. Beginning in May, families descend upon Greensboro's waterpark, Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe.