Due to the many parks, restaurants, and family friendly homes, a lot of people say that living here feels like living in a suburb. While this is certainly true and is something that people here are incredibly proud of, many people also say that they have the opportunity to make it feel like the country. With the Appalachian Mountains, Hanging Rock and Pilot Mountain State Parks all within reach, the benefits of living in Greensboro don’t just end at the city borders. The city is dedicated to the environment more than you might expect for a southern city, implementing eco-friendly initiatives to protect these great outdoors.

Here's a summary from a local about the experiences available in Greensboro:
*If your interested in the outdoors two great state parks are nearby - Hanging Rock and Pilot Mt. Both have great hiking and rock climbing.We have a maker space called the Forge if that's your cup of tea.*

*The local restaurants are pretty great. In fact Hops Burger Bar was rated best burger in the country a few years ago by Trip Advisor.Plenty to do for a small city. The Greensboro Science center is awesome. It has a ropes course, a small zoo, (there is a bigger zoo in the nerby town of Ashboro), and a lot of neat stuff. I personally love Box Car which is a Bar Arcade. Kersey Valley is nearby which has ropes course, zip lines, laser tag, and escape rooms.*

Getting out there!

The Best Thing About Greensboro?

This city is geared towards families and college students, there are a number of solid colleges here, which is a plus, but if you’re single and in your mid-late 20s/early 30s, you might find Greensboro alienating.

Locals also note it can be a challenging job market for young professionals:
*If you don't move here with at least 3 months of rent, I honestly wouldn't risk it. Had I have known how hard it was to find employment as a professional I may have moved elsewhere. I'd heard north carolina has a bad job market but figured I was safe because I'm a professional and not looking for a retail job at wal-mart or something like that. Turns out it's difficult no matter what your education is.*


Tough On Young Professionals

The Worst Thing About Greensboro?

Greensboro is more small town than big city. The downtown is growing but it remains more suburban than urban. The lifestyle here is quiet and kind, particularly for families. To some degree some of what makes Greensboro special is the beauty of the area. There are huge parks and greenery, lakes in the city and so there is plenty of options for hiking, biking and boating. If you enjoy the outdoors within the city then you’re going to love how the Blue Ridge Mountains and the coast are just a few hours away. 

If you're curious what locals do for culture and play check out the Greensboro calendar of events: https://www.downtowngreensboro.org/events/


Lifestyle Of Greensboro

Greensboro is growing both in terms of physical size/population and number of jobs available. There are a lot of companies moving and expanding here, and with a number of great schools, well-priced houses, easy access to the outdoors and more, the time has never been better to join us here in Greensboro.


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Why You Should Move Here Now?

**The Best Thing About Greensboro?** Getting out there

Though Greensboro may feel like a suburb, many people there treat it like the country. It’s just a few hours from the Appalachian Mountains and Hanging Rock and Pilot Mountain State Parks are nearby and there are lots of opportunities to get outside and on the numerous lakes. In fact, the entire city is dedicated to the environment, implementing eco-friendly initiatives to protect it in transit and other areas. 

**The Worst Thing About Greensboro?** Different life for different folks

Greensboro can be hard for people with less financial means. The city has a lot of history and is very diverse and is known as somewhat of a “melting pot,” but it remains unfortunately segregated and divisive. It’s also considered one of the more dangerous cities in North Carolina. 
 
 
**How You Living?** 

Families in Greensboro can have a well-balanced life with plenty to do and see, and lots of reasons to be outside. The state parks are great, and there are lots of family-oriented activities like the Greensboro Science Center, which also has a nice zoo. There are several universities close by and lots of young people infusing energy into daily life.
 
**Why You Should Move Here Now?**

Greensboro is a nice sized city and is in the process of growing. There’s no particular emphasis on any industry but people can get decent jobs and income. Also, the public schools are considered to be above the national average. 


The Downtown neighborhood and the surrounding area around UNCG are the best places to start your search for young professionals. The downtown area has been growing its base of restaurants, bars, and entertainment spots. The college area has plenty of inexpensive eats options and pubs and all of it is walkable for those looking to live where they work and socialize.
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Charles Ayock is an interesting choice for those looking to live near downtown (just a mile) but who want a bit more quiet and more historic home options. The entire neighborhood is registered as a Historic District and the social options and Farmer’s Market and stadium means you have beautiful homes and a social and cultural scene within walking distance. Glenwood is a young, diverse neighborhood with cool creative boutique cafes, bakeries and shops, a beautiful park and community gardens for local greenery experiences. It also borders the UNCG campus for bucolic walks on the grounds. 
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While Greensboro doesn’t have a single specifically dense neighborhood for the LGBTQ+ community there are several that are the most populated. Downtown has a combination of great housing options and LGBTQ+ - owned and friendly business and nightlife. Glenwood probably has the highest percentage of the neighborhoods with LGBTQ+ community – cool housing and a creative culture and commercial district are a big draw. Finally the Sunset Hills neighborhood is a more upscale option with plenty of beautiful single family homes. It also has plenty of food and drink options within walking distance. https://www.gayrealestate.com/news/usa/north-carolina/greensboro/greensboro-nc-gay-city-guide-a-great-place-to-call-home.html
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If you’re a family that favors living closer to the downtown action then check out Fisher Park first. It’s built around Fisher Park so outdoor play is a big benefit of the neighborhood. It’s also filled with beautiful single-family homes, and it contains and is close to some of the best schools in the city. Lindley Park is another great option, with historic homes from the turn of last century, great schools, churches, parks and community activities to make the families who live here feel part of a community. 
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Greensboro

**What is it like to live in Greensboro, NC?**

Greensboro is a small city with a large City atmosphere.

Great place to raise a family. Great support to start a business.

Your 3 1/2 hours from the mountains or the Beach. With some of the most beautiful beaches in the USA and Mountains have some beautiful overlooks too.

Really nice people, plenty of Churches also.

Mild winters, I think the average temperatures are 50/ 32 deg. When it does snow, it’s usually gone in a week.

Our Spring and Fall seasons are the some great times to take a photo or two also.

You know, when I meet someone that’s moved here. I tell them to not tell any of their friends or family how nice it is here. So that we can keep it to ourselves and not get to big.

I would say ,Greensboro is the perfect size!!

**Hi, r/GSO! I may be moving to NC and was wondering what you residents think of the area?**

Greensboro is a nice sized city imo. Medium sized. Not too big or too small. It's been shaped a lot by the amount of universities in the city. The 5 colleges in the city and one community college. I think this shapes the city to feel young and more energetic due to the amount of younger college people around.

Greensboro is a refugee resettlement city and as such is very diverse. Lots of different kinds of communities of people live here from all over the world. There are also a lot of different kinds of restaurants to eat at if you're the adventurous type. If you like Indian, I recommend Saffron. Asian fusion/vegetarian I recommend Boba House.

Personally, my bias and favorite part of Greensboro is the area around downtown and UNCG. I like the old, craftsman style houses and neighborhoods. Every house is different and many of the houses here are old with history. The area around Westerwood with the Greenway Park is a very pleasant place to live and walk. Walking distance to parks, restaurants, bars and entertainment downtown.

Cost of living is really pretty low in Greensboro which is nice. That being said, there is a serious lack of decent, really low income housing in the city. If you're on a very tight budget, it may be hard to find a decent place to rent.

Not all sunshine though. Greensboro is a very segregated city and different parts of it will feel like a totally different world and standard of living. There are plenty of jobs in and around here but they will likely be jobs you wouldn't want to do. Lots of warehouses and labor jobs hiring all the time but those aren't anyones first pick.

For out of state visitors, I'd recommend taking them for a drive around the downtown nieghborhoods (Sunset Hills, Westerwood, Irving Park) if they're into looking at old houses or neighborhoods. Also, you could go to The Greenway, Bur Mill park Guilford Couthouse if they like walking and the outdoors.

I've written a lot so i'm going to stop here. Feel free to ask any questions. I've lived here for almost 15 years.

**Hi, r/GSO! I may be moving to NC and was wondering what you residents think of the area?**

If you like small cities then you'll probay like Greensboro. The downtown has been growing and there are more restaurants / bars / breweries than ever.

If your interested in the outdoors two great state parks atoe nearby - Hanging Rock and Pilot Mt. Both have great hiking and rock climbing.

We have a maker space called the Forge if that's your cup of tea.

The local restaurants are pretty great. In fact Hops Burger Bar was rated best burger in the country a few years ago by Trip Advisor.

Plenty to do for a small city. The Greensboro Science center is awesome. It has a ropes course, a small zoo, (there is a bigger zoo in the nerby town of Ashboro), and a lot of neat stuff. I personally love Box Car which is a Bar Arcade. It's a very large area and even when there are a ton of people it usually doesn't feel over crowded.

Kersey Valley is nearby which has ropes course, zip lines, laser tag, and escape rooms.

And like I said before we have a few local breweries and distilleries to check out too.

**Hi, r/GSO! I may be moving to NC and was wondering what you residents think of the area?**

I've lived here a year and a half and really like it so far, even bought a home. It's a solid small city-- plenty of great restaurants, a beautiful towntown area with historic buildings, pretty parks, VERY dog friendly, hardly any traffic, low cost of living, and within a few hours drive of both beaches and mountains. The people also are generally very friendly.

Least favorite part about the area is the abysmal wages for blue collar jobs. My SO has nearly a decade of experience with industrial and auto mechanic jobs in another state, and he hasn't been able to find anything paying more than $13/hr here. Anecdotal, sure, but I was shocked at the online job boards showing so many physically grueling jobs for $10-$12/hr.

If someone was visiting from out of state I would take them to the Greensboro Science Center (seriously cool) then take them to Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen for some high-end southern food.

**Living in Greensboro NC | 5 Things You Need To Know Before Moving to Greensboro**

Greensboro, North Carolina

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