Best suburbs in Greensboro
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- Population: 17,899
- Median home value: $264,500
- Median rental price: $1,135
- Top schools nearby: North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (grade A+), The Expedition School (grade A+), ABSS Early College at ACC (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Carolina Friends School (grade A+), Emerson Waldorf School (grade A+), Bradford Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $264,500
- Median rental price: $1,135
- Top schools nearby: North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (grade A+), The Expedition School (grade A+), ABSS Early College at ACC (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Carolina Friends School (grade A+), Emerson Waldorf School (grade A+), Bradford Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#7. Mebane, North Carolina
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- Population: 4,144
- Median home value: $276,400
- Median rental price: $1,682
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Guilford (grade A+), Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts and Advanced Technology (grade A+), STEM Early College at Nc A&T. Su (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: New Garden Friends School (grade A), Vandalia Christian School (grade B−), Mount Calvary Christian School (grade C+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $276,400
- Median rental price: $1,682
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Guilford (grade A+), Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts and Advanced Technology (grade A+), STEM Early College at Nc A&T. Su (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: New Garden Friends School (grade A), Vandalia Christian School (grade B−), Mount Calvary Christian School (grade C+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#6. Forest Oaks, North Carolina
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- Population: 8,827
- Median home value: $251,600
- Median rental price: $924
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Guilford (grade A+), Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts and Advanced Technology (grade A+), STEM Early College at Nc A&T. Su (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Bradford Academy (grade A), The Burlington School (grade A), Burlington Christian Academy (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $251,600
- Median rental price: $924
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Guilford (grade A+), Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts and Advanced Technology (grade A+), STEM Early College at Nc A&T. Su (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Bradford Academy (grade A), The Burlington School (grade A), Burlington Christian Academy (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#5. Gibsonville, North Carolina
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- Population: 7,637
- Median home value: $484,300
- Median rental price: $1,277
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Guilford (grade A+), Early College of Forsyth (grade A+), Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts and Advanced Technology (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Greensboro Day School (grade A+), Caldwell Academy (grade A), Oak Ridge Military Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $484,300
- Median rental price: $1,277
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Guilford (grade A+), Early College of Forsyth (grade A+), Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts and Advanced Technology (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Greensboro Day School (grade A+), Caldwell Academy (grade A), Oak Ridge Military Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#4. Oak Ridge, North Carolina
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- Population: 3,677
- Median home value: $261,400
- Median rental price: $1,060
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Guilford (grade A+), Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts and Advanced Technology (grade A+), STEM Early College at Nc A&T. Su (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Greensboro Day School (grade A+), Caldwell Academy (grade A), Oak Ridge Military Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $261,400
- Median rental price: $1,060
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Guilford (grade A+), Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts and Advanced Technology (grade A+), STEM Early College at Nc A&T. Su (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Greensboro Day School (grade A+), Caldwell Academy (grade A), Oak Ridge Military Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#3. Jamestown, North Carolina
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- Population: 5,900
- Median home value: $323,900
- Median rental price: $891
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Guilford (grade A+), Early College of Forsyth (grade A+), Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts and Advanced Technology (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Greensboro Day School (grade A+), Caldwell Academy (grade A), Oak Ridge Military Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $323,900
- Median rental price: $891
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Guilford (grade A+), Early College of Forsyth (grade A+), Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts and Advanced Technology (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Greensboro Day School (grade A+), Caldwell Academy (grade A), Oak Ridge Military Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#2. Stokesdale, North Carolina
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- Population: 10,986
- Median home value: $455,300
- Median rental price: $1,158
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Guilford (grade A+), Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts and Advanced Technology (grade A+), Summerfield Charter Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Greensboro Day School (grade A+), Caldwell Academy (grade A), Oak Ridge Military Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $455,300
- Median rental price: $1,158
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Guilford (grade A+), Weaver Academy for Performing & Visual Arts and Advanced Technology (grade A+), Summerfield Charter Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Greensboro Day School (grade A+), Caldwell Academy (grade A), Oak Ridge Military Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
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