Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Greensboro

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Greensboro is $1,172, the median household income is $61,515 per year, and 50% of residents rent their homes. The 24 HUD-assisted properties tracked on Lease Lantern represent a combined 1,229 income-restricted units available to renters who qualify.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Greensboro Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 926 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and jurisdiction boundaries.

Getting Around Greensboro

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Greensboro has a Walk Score of 44 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 60. No Transit Score is available. Most errands will require a car, though biking is a reasonable option for some trips.

Schools

Greensboro is served by 83 schools across 9 districts, including 44 elementary, 12 middle, 22 high, and 5 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Greensboro

The median household income in Greensboro is $61,515 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a citywide median rent of $1,172 per month, income-based housing programs can make a meaningful difference for renters whose costs would otherwise strain that budget.

Greensboro has 24 income-restricted properties covering 1,229 units, including HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC housing. Rents in these programs are tied to area income limits rather than the open market, which is how they stay below that citywide median.

• Citywide median rent: $1,172/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $61,515/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 50% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environmental & Flood Risk

Of the 24 assisted properties in Greensboro mapped for flood risk, only 1 falls in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure across this portfolio is low overall.