Living in Guilford County, North Carolina

Guilford County is a county in North Carolina with a population of around 517,600, part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC MSA metro area. The main communities are Greensboro, Burlington, Summerfield.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,518/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $260K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 51°F) and hot summers (highs around 84°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Guilford County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a moderately educated workforce (36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.