Pros and Cons of Living in Greensboro, NC 2024 | What You Should Know Before Moving

Thinking about making Greensboro, North Carolina, your new home? Check out the Pros and Cons of Living in Greensboro, NC. We are breaking down what You Should Know Before Moving 🏡

Pros:
💰 Affordable Cost of Living: Enjoy a reasonable cost of living that makes Greensboro attractive to families, professionals, and retirees alike.

📍Location: Greensboro is smack dab in the middle of the state. You can be to the beaches or the mountains in 2.5 hours! An easy day trip or a weekend away.

🎭 Rich Cultural Scene: Immerse yourself in a vibrant arts and cultural scene with museums, galleries, theaters, and exciting festivals year-round.

🍁 Weather: We have all FOUR seasons here and it's definitely a plus for Greensboro. ❄️☀️🌸

🌳 Outdoor Recreation: Embrace nature with parks, trails, and outdoor activities perfect for hiking, biking, and more.

Cons:
🚗 Slow Driving! If you are looking to get somewhere fast, that won't be happening here in Greensboro.

🚌 Limited Public Transportation: While improving, public transit options might be limited compared to bigger cities.

🌦️ Weather Extremes: Summers are hot and humid, with occasional harsh winters that might not suit everyone.

🏘️ Crime: Certain areas may vary in safety and amenities, requiring thorough research before settling.

📈 Property Taxes: are the highest in the state of NC, but much lower than the national average.

Whether it's the affordability, cultural vibrancy, or job opportunities that draw you in, Greensboro, NC, offers a mix of advantages and disadvantages. Consider these factors before making your move! 🤔

If you're considering making a move to Greensboro North Carolina, be sure to give me a call, shoot me a text, send me an email, or schedule a Zoom call. I'd love to help you make a smooth move to Greensboro North Carolina!

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00:00 Introduction
00:46 Cons of Living in Greensboro
01:04 Driving in Greensboro
02:01 Crime in Greensboro
03:02 Transportation in Greensboro
04:21 Taxes in Greensboro
05:36 Weather in Greensboro
07:16 Pros of Living in Greensboro
08:22 Affordability in Greensboro
08:55 Location in Greensboro
09:28 Sports in Greensboro
10:12 The Arts in Greensboro
11:40 Green Spaces in Greensboro
12:22 Outro

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⭐️ Pricing subject to change. Costs, percentages & prices for current market price/value is based on January 2024. ⭐️

[christopherphillips]

I lived in Greensboro for 30 years. No excitement and very slow i.e. the pace, the way people talk. Jobs are mostly retail and restaurants and Wal-Mart. If you like the slower pace of life and the quietness, then Greensboro is Ok. You like excitement and entertainment and a better place to live out your dreams, then a bigger city is more for you.

[imtherapycat]

I've lived in GSO for 12 years and have never experienced any crime, but the related issue is the slow response of law enforcement for just about anything other than traffic accidents.

[joshh.]

Looking at moving down to the Greensboro area. I’m a single, 22 year old male. Does Greensboro have a good night life atmosphere or would you recommend a different surrounding city? I look forward to your response and hopefully will be in contact with you about purchasing a home!

[jamiemiller]

No aggressive driving? She's really wrong on that one. Crime? Yeah, certain sections are bad, but a lot of "good" areas have really bad areas right next to them. You likely have to go out to the suburbs to avoid it. Another topic she avoids is car taxes. Your car is considered property and is taxed. Like most taxes, you pay more if you are in the city limits. Another topic to consider is the pollen here is really, really bad. It's not a place for you if you struggle badly with allergies. It's not an awful place to live, don't get me wrong, but know what you are getting if you move here.

[RandomJane]

The fine arts center is great. I took pottery there too. Very inexpensive. I live in Charlotte now because i grew up in Greensboro and call it Greensboring, but I do miss the reasonably priced pottery classes.

[glb]

Great video, but you lost my interest at high property taxes, crime rate, power outages, and ice storms. I get all that here in Dallas, Tx 😂

[gsogymrat]

I've lived in Greensboro for 30 years. There are a lot of good parks and trails here. The biggest negative is the crime.

[gatorsdog]

You really don't know why Crime rate is so high in Greensboro? And don't even mention High Point.

[homeschoolhopeful]

Is the train system that goes to Greensboro, Raleigh, Charlotte, and Durham Amtrak or something else? If it's not Amtrack, what is it?

[nenaddamjanovic]

It's not boring, it's amazing they got everything that you need

[ryans]

Lived in Greensboro two separate times over the last 5 years. It's been fine overall but don't see myself staying long-term anymore like I once did. Definitely appreciate the green spaces. My biggest negatives are it feels way too spread out, there doesn't seem like a lot of nice places to live for the money anymore, for being the third biggest city in NC it doesn't feel like there are a ton of opportunity compared to other cities, and as soon as you get outside of the established parts of NC many small town Southerners have not been friendly when they find out you're from a northern state.

[gisellepires]

You said that the crime is localized to one area. Which area is that?? I’m changing countries and planning to live in Greensboro. I’d like to avoid the crime areas

[WAKE-UP-BRITAIN]

Im from London i lived in high point for 8 months about 10yrs ago i loved it if im honest

[RootHouseFilms]

Hello, I’m actually looking to move to Greensboro within the next two months. Would love to set up a time to talk to you. We are looking to purchase a house and just looking for the best neighborhoods for me and my family.

[SakuraandSesshomaru]

Wow! I never knew Greensboro had so much free entertainment.

[bleuemoone]

As a Michigander, we can and do drive on ice all the time :) You just go super slow and take nice wide turns LOL

[chrisepps]

What are the more historic neighborhoods that are close to downtown, have trees, and walkable or close to parks?

[ramk]

Do some videos compared to RALEIGH please

[juliabanks]

How is the fine art (specifically drawing/painting) scene currently there? I'm considering moving there in the future. Obviously, I don't expect as much as a bigger city. But, I'd like to move to an area that still has a growing art community. And I know the Triad population in general is growing.

[LynHeart-rh]

Hi, I am interviewing for a position in Greensboro.. where would be the best area to live in as a single woman in the 60s club? Also.. is there a nightlife there?