The Town FilesGreensboro, Georgia
City in Greene County · population 3,648 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $194,300
- Household income
- $39,541
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 43.8
Greensboro is a city of 3,648 people in Greene County, Georgia. The median home is worth $194,300, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650).
How Greensboro ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greensboro is worth $194,300, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $39,541, which is more affordable than 13% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $758 a month. 61.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greensboro | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $758 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $39,541 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.4% | — |
Who lives in Greensboro
| People | Greensboro | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Greensboro
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 32.0°F. About 46.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 59 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greensboro since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 9.9 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 86 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 20, 2008.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 7,182 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,883 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Greensboro itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Greensboro
4 public schools with 1,996 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE OCONEE CHARTER (charter) | PK-8 | 874 | 13.9 |
| Greene County High School | 9-12 | 426 | 9.1 |
| Anita White Carson Middle School | 5-8 | 396 | 11.6 |
| Lake Oconee Charter High School (charter) | 9-12 | 300 | 11.1 |
Towns near Greensboro
- Madison, GA16.5 mi · 4,447 people · home $347,200
- Eatonton, GA20.1 mi · 6,307 people · home $167,400
- Watkinsville, GA23.9 mi · 2,896 people · home $367,800
- Washington, GA28.3 mi · 3,754 people · home $144,500
- Athens-Clarke County, GA28.6 mi · 127,315 people · home $299,200
Greensboro questions
Is Greensboro, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greensboro scores better for retirees than 63% of Georgia towns and quieter than 58%. 24.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.8).
How much does a house cost in Greensboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Greensboro is valued at $194,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,541, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $758 a month.
What is the weather like in Greensboro?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 32.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Greensboro get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greensboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 1992. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)