Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (30) A+
Cheesecakes by Alex
Coffee Shop
Crooked Tail Cat Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Sweet Shop
Coffee Shop
Coffeeology
Coffee Shop
Tate Street Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafégency
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Spring Garden Bakery and Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Spring Garden Bakery and Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Clutch Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Coliseum Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Moshi Moshi Boba Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
A Special Blend
Coffee Shop
Delicious
Coffee Shop
Nazareth Bread Co & Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (50) A+
GREENE STREET CLUB
Nightclub
One17 SofaBar & Lounge
Nightclub
International Civil Rights Center & Museum
Museum
Limelight
Nightclub
Venue Greensboro
Nightclub
Cone Denim Entertainment Center
Nightclub
Triad Stage
Theatre Arts
Carolina Theatre
Theatre Arts
Greensboro Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Passion Live
Theatre Arts
Rue Bar
Nightclub
Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Price/Bryan Performance Place
Theatre Arts
Blandwood Mansion
Museum
Greensboro History Museum
Museum
First National Bank Field
Stadium
Greensboro Children's Museum
Museum
Fordham Drug Store
Attraction
Broach Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lotus Lounge
Nightclub
Artistika Concert Cafe
Nightclub
Bourbon Bowl
Bowling Alley
Weatherspoon Art Museum
Museum
World War Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Red Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (221) A+
Stumble Stilskins
Bar
Quiznos
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Churchill's On Elm
Bar
Pizzeria L'Italiano
Fast Food
Big City Pizza & Subs
Fast Food
Tranquilo Bar and Restaurant
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
M'Coul's Public House
Bar
Little Brother Brewing
Bar
Natty Greene's
Bar
Beer Co.
Alcohol
McGee Street Boiler Room
Bar
Snack Bar
Fast Food
Fat Tuesday
Bar
Fowler Dining Hall
Fast Food
Bourbon Bowl
Bar
Lewis and Elm
Bar
South End Brewing Co.
Bar
The Bearded Goat
Bar
Westerwood Tavern
Bar
Dram & Draught
Bar
Fitness (11) F
Downtown Fitness on Elm
Gym
Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness
Gym
YWCA of Greensboro
Gym
O2 Fitness Signature
Gym
Workout Anytime
Gym
Neighborhood Barre
Gym
Groceries (52) C-
Cheesecakes by Alex
Bakery
Deep Roots
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Alounemay Asian Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Maxie B's
Bakery
New York Grocery
Grocery Store
Oasis Tienda Latina
Grocery Store
Renaissance Community Cooperative
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (190) A+
Center City Park
Park
Liberation Lane
Park
Lebauer Park
Park
The Blandwood Gardens
Park
Mary Lynn Richardson Park
Park
Youth Park Plaza
Park
Ole Asheboro Park
Park
Cumberland Park
Park
Fisher Park
Park
Springdale Park
Park
Terrell-Keck Park
Park
Mcculloch Street Tot Lot
Park
Douglas Park
Park
Peabody Park
Park
Sternberger Park
Park
Foust Park
Park
Memorial Stadium Complex
Park
Lake Daniel Reservoir Park
Park
Latham Park
Park
Tuscaloosa Street Tot Lot
Park
Lake Daniel Park
Park
College Park
Park
Tolbert Park
Park
Johnson Park
Park
Nocho park
Park
Shops (432) A+
Clemmons Florist
Florist
Burkin Design
Interior Decoration
2020 Skincare
Beauty
Bargain Box of Junior League
Clothing
Eastern Costume Company
Clothing
Downtown Dollar
Discount Store
Bliss and Company
Hairdresser
Hints
Clothing
Aspen Boutique
Clothing
Mechelle's Shoppe
Clothing
Schiffman's Jewelers
Fashion
Greensboro Day Spa
Beauty
Gate City Yarns
Fabric
Lee Wrangler
Clothing
Scuppernong Books
Books
salon bailey's
Hairdresser
Mary's Jewelry Box
Fashion
View On Elm
Fashion
Design Archives Vintage Store
Clothing
Jacob Raymond Custom Jewelry
Fashion
Bijans Salon
Beauty
Gentlemen's Court
Hairdresser
The Farmer's Wife
Furniture
Plants & Answers Flowers & Gifts
Florist
Across the Tracks
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Greensboro.
Public Transit Stops (37)
Stops & Stations
A+
Flixbus
Bus Stop
Greensboro
Transit Station
Gate City Blvd & Glenwood (SB)
Bus Stop
Gate City & Glenwood (NB)
Bus Stop
Coliseum & Florida (SB)
Bus Stop
Coliseum & Florida (NB)
Bus Stop
Coliseum & Freeman Mill (NB)
Bus Stop
Coliseum/Freeman Mill
Bus Stop
Phillips & Larchmont
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Greensboro is 93/100 - which is 1% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime F

Greensboro crime rates are 4,605 per 100k, which is 86% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
3,786 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
819 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D+

The median income in Greensboro is $49,492 - which is 3% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$49,492
F
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
D
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (59)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Greensboro Police Department
Police
Guilford Center
Clinic
Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center
Clinic
Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Center
Clinic
Bennett's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Eagle Gastroenterology
Doctor
The University of North Carolina at Greenboro Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Station #5
Fire Station
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Wesley Long Hospital
Hospital
CVS
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Gate City Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Palladium Primary Care
Doctor
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Greensboro Fire Station 53
Fire Station
Greensboro Dermatology Associates, P.A.
Doctor
Triad Dentistry
Dentist
Greensboro Fire Station 40
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing A+

Greensboro home prices are $163,000 - which is 4% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$163,000
C
Home Appreciation Rate
9%
B+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools C+

The Greensboro graduation rate is 86% - which is 6% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
41%
F
High School Grad. Rates
86%
B-
Elementary Schools (85) F
The Experiential School Of Greensboro
David D Jones Elementary
Swann Middle School
Washington Elementary
Lincoln Academy
Brooks Global Elementary
Lionheart Academy Of The Triad
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School
Wiley Accel/Enrichment
Gillespie Park Elementary
Kiser Middle
Bluford Elementary
Hope Academy
High School Ahead Academy
Bay Area Technology
Herbin Metz Education Center
Irving Park Elementary
Clara J Peck Elementary
Hampton Elem Univ Partnership
John Van Lindley Elementary
St Pius X Catholic School
Peeler Open Elementary
Ceasar Cone Elementary
Mendenhall Middle
Guilford Elearning University Prep
High Schools (34) A+
Philip J Weaver Ed Center
Gc Middle College High
Middle College High At Bennett
Stem Early College @ Nc A&T Su
Uncg Early/Middle College
Middle College At Nc A&T
Grimsley High
Lionheart Academy Of The Triad
James B Dudley High
Bay Area Technology
Page High
Triad Math And Science Academy
Gateway Education Center
Middle College At Gtcc-Greensboro
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ratings B

Greensboro has an overall rating of 73% from 44 reviews.
User Reviews (7)
From AreaVibes
B+
User Surveys (37)
From AreaVibes
B-
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  • Greensboro has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Greensboro crime rates are 86% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Greensboro is 1% lower than the North Carolina average
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Greensboro. Don't. Move. There! 1 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 11, 2020) I lived here for the first 30 years of my life and I'm so glad to be out of there. Yeah there is alot of good neighboring towns, but Greensboro itself is horrible. The amount of crime alone should be enough to leave. There are alot of options as far as shopping and entertainment ...Read More . But at your own risk once the sun goes down. I'm glad to have gotten out, beach towns are much safer and still have a ton of the same amenities.

I have been robbed at gunpoint, car stolen another time, and had to fight someone to protect my wife in greensboro. So yeah not my idea of a "safe place". Read Less
I Love Greensboro 4.5 rating By tawaciwi ( Oct 11, 2017) I loved living in Greensboro, and cannot believe this wonderful city ranked so low.? Compared to other places in the states, the crime rate is really low. No serial killers, rapist, murders, heavy drugs to speak of here. Housing prices are low and if need be you can go to smaller ...Read More neighboring towns, for even cheaper housing, with about 20-45 minute drive to Greensboro, Winston Salem and other larger cities. Up town Greensboro has been renovated with great restaurants, antique shops, Lebauer Park, Outsoor Ice Skating Rink, Museums, Natural Science Center, Coffee Shops and more. The outskirts of Greensboro you will find Wet’n’Wild Water Park, Golf Courses and National Tournaments, Piedmont Drag Strip, Ball Parks, City Lakes(fishing, swimming, boating), Geeat Restaurants from Southern Comfort Foods To Italian Cuisines, Several Colleges, City Stage, Theatre, Ballet, Street Festivals, Reinassiance. so much to do. Schools are good, not sure about test scores.. however a schools ratings shouldn’t be based on great test scores anyway. Suburbs are great, Forest Oaks, Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Starmount, Southern Guilford. Lots of nightlife if you looking. Weather is mild and good compared to other places in the states. Greensboro should be ranked as one of the top 10 cities to live. I now live In a small town 15 minitesvsouth of Greensboro that is even better. Read Less
Stunning life in NC 4.5 rating By HerbertB ( Nov 08, 2016) i was surprised that the crime was put at an F! i love it in Greensboro i live in http://www.drhorton.com/North-Carolina/Greensboro-Winston-Salem/Whitsett.aspx and it's been amazing. i have a great community around us and the crime hasn't been that bad around us. we love it here ...Read More and it really is gorgeous. Read Less
The Vibrant Colors of Greensboro, North Carolina 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 13, 2015) If you love flowering dogwood trees in the spring and colorful foliage in the fall, Greensboro is the ideal place to live. The beautiful landscape, particularly on the outskirts of town, is definitely the region's most appealing characteristic. I lived in this mid-sized city brie ...Read More fly while my daughter attended graduate school at UNCG. It is a college town with several postsecondary schools to draw students from far away. The local government is currently working to revitalize the downtown section; residents already enjoy a variety of restaurants and nightclubs in the area. A nice little selection of specialty shops and antique stores give Greensboro a quaint, charming atmosphere.

Both Charlotte and Raleigh are within a couple of hours driving distance, but I rarely needed to travel outside the Piedmont Triad sphere which includes Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem. It is a perfect mixture of urban convenience and small town serenity. During our stay, my daughter was asked to be a bridesmaid in a close friend's wedding. Although the bride lived in a neighboring town, she chose to hold her wedding in Greensboro where the venues were near the university she attended. The town proved to be the optimal location, offering professional services while maintaining its down-home semblance. The airport just west of the hub, along with the hotels that provide transportation by shuttle, made travel plans easy for out-of-town guests and participants. The ceremony was held at the Canterbury School in a lovely brick, cathedral-style chapel situated on a large plot with plenty of background scenery for photographs. Afterwards, we celebrated in the events center at Revolution Mill Studios, a turn-of-the-century textile plant that is currently under renovation. The beautifully restored reception space is an enchanting assimilation of brick, wood, and wrought iron.

The city of Greensboro hosts cultural festivals and features many museums. The area is quite community-oriented. In the summer months, you can visit the coast about 200 miles to the east or escape the heat and humidity by taking a two-hour trip west to the mountains. I liked driving along the nearby winding, hilly roads. The cold months are not unbearable; my favorite pastime was renting one of the mountain farmhouses and sitting with my family by the fire pit listening to the coyotes yipping. Read Less
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Stunning life in NC 4.5 rating By HerbertB ( Nov 08, 2016) i was surprised that the crime was put at an F! i love it in Greensboro i live in http://www.drhorton.com/North-Carolina/Greensboro-Winston-Salem/Whitsett.aspx and it's been amazing. i have a great community around us and the crime hasn't been that bad around us. we love it here ...Read More and it really is gorgeous. Read Less
The Vibrant Colors of Greensboro, North Carolina 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 13, 2015) If you love flowering dogwood trees in the spring and colorful foliage in the fall, Greensboro is the ideal place to live. The beautiful landscape, particularly on the outskirts of town, is definitely the region's most appealing characteristic. I lived in this mid-sized city brie ...Read More fly while my daughter attended graduate school at UNCG. It is a college town with several postsecondary schools to draw students from far away. The local government is currently working to revitalize the downtown section; residents already enjoy a variety of restaurants and nightclubs in the area. A nice little selection of specialty shops and antique stores give Greensboro a quaint, charming atmosphere.

Both Charlotte and Raleigh are within a couple of hours driving distance, but I rarely needed to travel outside the Piedmont Triad sphere which includes Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem. It is a perfect mixture of urban convenience and small town serenity. During our stay, my daughter was asked to be a bridesmaid in a close friend's wedding. Although the bride lived in a neighboring town, she chose to hold her wedding in Greensboro where the venues were near the university she attended. The town proved to be the optimal location, offering professional services while maintaining its down-home semblance. The airport just west of the hub, along with the hotels that provide transportation by shuttle, made travel plans easy for out-of-town guests and participants. The ceremony was held at the Canterbury School in a lovely brick, cathedral-style chapel situated on a large plot with plenty of background scenery for photographs. Afterwards, we celebrated in the events center at Revolution Mill Studios, a turn-of-the-century textile plant that is currently under renovation. The beautifully restored reception space is an enchanting assimilation of brick, wood, and wrought iron.

The city of Greensboro hosts cultural festivals and features many museums. The area is quite community-oriented. In the summer months, you can visit the coast about 200 miles to the east or escape the heat and humidity by taking a two-hour trip west to the mountains. I liked driving along the nearby winding, hilly roads. The cold months are not unbearable; my favorite pastime was renting one of the mountain farmhouses and sitting with my family by the fire pit listening to the coyotes yipping. Read Less
A nearly perfect city!! 4 rating By chrism885 ( Jul 25, 2014) Greensboro will really surprise you! I recently relocated here from Raleigh and to my surprise Greensboro has more to do and a lot more options that the larger Raleigh-Durham metro. Greensboro is highly under-rated compared to it's neighboring cities in North Carolina, which make ...Read More s Greensboro a true hidden gem for those who enjoy life with just the right amount of hustle and bustle. Only a small section of the city has crime issues (and you'll immediately pick up on the fact that it's not the safest part of town), but the rest of the city is safe, peaceful, with plenty of green ways. It's a perfect city for the outdoors enthusiasts and every corner of the city has convenient places to shop, eat, or lounge. People are really friendly and always willing to assist you, which is rare in most places these days. The city does lack a vibrant nightlife. The options for mature singles or even couples are slim, after hours. The best thing about the location of Greensboro is that it's centrally located between Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Asheville. The options are endless, the cost of living is low, and the peace of mind makes this city one of the best cities I've lived in by far. Read Less
I love Greensboro, NC 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 21, 2011) I currently live in Greensboro, and I really enjoy the city. There are many attractions in the city, such as the National Science Center of Greensboro and The Bog Garden. From time to time I like to head over to Wet N Wild Emerald Pointe, which is a great amusement park. There's ...Read More also tons of restaurants to eat at. The best restaurants, bars and night clubs are located in downtown Greensboro, mainly the South Elm Street area. The night light is very laid back too. I love going to the South side when I want to go shopping. There are many unique and inexpensive shops in the area.

The part of the city I live in, College Hill, is very laid back but very close to the center of the city. The community is very relaxed and everybody knows everybody where I live. Downtown Greensboro is a bit more fast paced and a lot of people are usually out and about. However, the center of the city is more than safe and I never feel unsafe when I am in downtown. I do recommend not going into the east side area of the city, as there seems to be a fair bit of crime there, but other than that most areas are very safe.

Getting around all areas of the city is easy for me. There's never a huge abundance of traffic. I lived in LA before moving to Greensboro and I prefer Greensboro's traffic to Los Angele's traffic. If anybody wants to move to Greensboro, then I recommend looking for an apartment to rent in the N.Battleground Avenure corridor area, as rent is cheap there and close to everything. The Adams Farm road area is also a good area to live in and is close to the GTCC Campus. Read Less
Greensboro - "Greens-boring" No Longer 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 03, 2010) When I first moved to this mid-sized city nestled in the foothills of North Carolina, I was amused to hear it called "Greens-boring". Over the last ten years though, Greensboro has experienced a revival of the downtown area. Greensboro restaurants, attractions, stores and nightcl ...Read More ubs have sprung up, so that now they don't roll the sidewalks up at 5:00. Because Greensboro is small compared to New York or Washington, it's easy to get around in, and it doesn't take very long to get anywhere in the city.

Many great attractions were already here, such as the Children's Museum, Emerald Pointe Water Park, the Natural Science Center, Tannenbaum Park and the Battle of Guilford Courthouse Park. Every March there is a re-enactment of this important Revolutionary War Battle, attended by thousands of local residents of Greensboro and travelers alike.

Triad Stage is an award-winning theatre in downtown Greensboro, and we also have other theatres, a ballet company, and a symphony orchestra. There are six colleges in Greensboro, which encourages the arts and cultural scene to flourish. Read Less

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      Although a smaller town than those in the surrounding area, Greensboro is still full of excitement and adventure as well as numerous businesses that allow residents to comfortably make their home in this part of NC. With a suburban feeling, residents can easily walk on the sidewalks in the downtown area, bike along trails in quiet neighborhoods, or take a drive on one of the busy highways. Many of the residents in Greensboro own their homes, but there are several apartment complexes and private rentals available if you aren't sure about permanently moving to the city.

      It's common to see people out and about in the city as the weather tends to be quite comfortable throughout the year with warm temperatures in the summer and a mild winter compared to surrounding states. Storm systems that do pass through can sometimes drop several inches fo snow if the timing is right.

      Center City Park is a popular attraction in the city where residents and guests enjoy the outdoors whether it's playing a friendly game of football, using the playground equipment, or listening to live music during one of the festivals that are held in the city. Movies are shown in the park when the weather is warm so that families can sit on a blanket and enjoy the company of each other and that of their neighbors. The Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden is another area where people gather for walks on the trails or enjoy the large lake in the center of the garden.

      Several tournaments are held in Greensboro throughout the year, giving the city the name of Tournament Town. The ACC Tournament and the NCAA Tournament are two basketball events that draw hundreds of people from several states. Figure Skating Championships have also been held in the city. The Greensboro Grasshoppers call the city home so that residents and visitors can enjoy a striking game of baseball.

      If you enjoy shopping, then take a stroll through downtown on South Elm Street. There are small shops that are owned by families who live in the city as well as a few larger shops that are a bit more well-known to other areas of the state. Art galleries and antique shops make up a large percentage of the stores that you'll see as well as cafes with outdoor seating.

      There are a few moments that stand out in Greensboro's history. Four black residents were shopping in a department store in 1960 and refused to leave after being asked. This started a protest that soon led to stores desegregating, allowing people of any race to join together and shop whenever they desire.

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Greensboro? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Center City Park
      Liberation Lane
      Lebauer Park
      The Blandwood Gardens
      Mary Lynn Richardson Park
      Youth Park Plaza
      Ole Asheboro Park
      Cumberland Park

      Entertainment

      GREENE STREET CLUB
      One17 SofaBar & Lounge
      International Civil Rights Center & Museum
      Limelight
      Venue Greensboro
      Cone Denim Entertainment Center
      Triad Stage
      Carolina Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Stumble Stilskins
      Quiznos
      Subway
      Chick-fil-A
      Subway
      Jimmy John's
      Churchill's On Elm
      Pizzeria L'Italiano

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Greensboro? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Greensboro.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Greensboro a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Wesley Long Hospital
      The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Gate City Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Eagle Gastroenterology
      Palladium Primary Care
      Greensboro Dermatology Associates, P.A.
      Eagle Physicians