How many renters in Greensboro, NC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.7% (±2.6 points) of renting households in Greensboro, NC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.7% (±2.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.8% (±2.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.4% (±1.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Greensboro
| Share of income spent on rent | Greensboro | Guilford County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.0% (±1.1 points) | 13.4% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.8% (±1.4 points) | 11.5% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±1.8 points) | 12.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±1.4 points) | 10.5% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.9% (±1.2 points) | 9.7% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.8% (±2.3 points) | 42.3% | 39.6% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Greensboro against Guilford County, its state and the nation
| Greensboro | Guilford County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.7% (±2.6 points) | 52.0% (±2.3 points) | 48.9% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.8% (±2.3 points) | 42.3% (±2.0 points) | 39.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.4% (±1.2 points) | 31.0% (±1.0 points) | 29.5% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,844 (±$1,948) | $45,099 (±$1,466) | $48,010 (±$418) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,172 (±$15) | $1,163 (±$14) | $1,228 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Greensboro, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Guilford County (52.0%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (48.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Guilford County, Greensboro ranks 4 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 232 of 650.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Greensboro
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | — | 54.7% (±2.6 points) | — |
| Summerfield | 8.2 mi | 41.5% (±38.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jamestown | 9.1 mi | 36.7% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Oaks | 9.8 mi | 100.0% (±35.5 points) | Higher |
| Pleasant Garden | 11 mi | 52.7% (±41.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Ridge | 11 mi | 39.3% (±45.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sedalia | 12 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| High Point | 12 mi | 45.7% (±4.1 points) | Lower |
| Stokesdale | 13 mi | 100.0% (±61.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: High Point, NC (45.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Forest Oaks, NC (100.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Guilford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Forest Oaks | 100.0% (±35.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Stokesdale | 100.0% (±61.0 points) |
| 3 | Gibsonville | 56.8% (±26.3 points) |
| 4 | Greensboro | 54.7% (±2.6 points) |
| 5 | Pleasant Garden | 52.7% (±41.8 points) |
| 6 | High Point | 45.7% (±4.1 points) |
| 7 | Summerfield | 41.5% (±38.2 points) |
| 8 | Oak Ridge | 39.3% (±45.7 points) |
| 9 | Jamestown | 36.7% (±28.5 points) |
| 10 | Whitsett | 10.0% (±77.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Guilford County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Greensboro
Are renters in Greensboro rent-burdened?
54.7% of renting households in Greensboro pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Greensboro spend on rent?
The median renting household in Greensboro, NC spends 32.4% (±1.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greensboro city, North Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greensboro city, North Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greensboro city, North Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Greensboro city, North Carolina (place:28000, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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