Leonard House · National Register of Historic Places
Greensboro’s story
200 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1995.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1826Greensboro is settled
GreensboroMD
Trash day: TuesdayMarble Head · Photo: Linda Roy Walls · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,962
2025 Census estimate · +2.6% since 2020
Typical home
$305K
+0.7% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
32.3
years
Jobs based here
346
A commuter town
Is Greensboro a good place to live?
Greensboro’s best subject grades are an A− for history and the outdoors; its weakest is a C− for health. 8.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Greensboro, below both Maryland’s towns (42%) and U.S. towns (29%). Only 7 of Maryland’s 329 towns score lower on hazard risk. Greensboro's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 97% of U.S. towns. Willow Grove and Leonard House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Greensboro has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Greensboro stand out
Where Greensboro beats most towns.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Greensboro for work
Where Greensboro’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
346jobs based in Greensboro
3%of working residents work in town
27 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Greensboro grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Maryland), ordered by how far Greensboro is from typical.
HealthLess healthy than 81% of U.S. towns; Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus 19.5 miles awayC−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →SchoolsCOpen →Jobs & income$54K median household incomeCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 46% of U.S. communities; hurricanes tops the listB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.7 of 20; 9.5% of households have no car; 2.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →SafetyB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 4% conserved landA−Open →History1 place on the National Register; 3 notable people born hereA−Open →Civic life1.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 32.3; 9% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Greensboro: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Greensboro, and how to reach them.
PowerDelmarva Power21.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Greensboro water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTuesdayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCaroline County Board of ElectionsCaroline County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code2163921639 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Greensboro.
SchoolsC
On state tests, Greensboro’s schools trail 72% of Maryland districts
Its one school is below. Enrollment at Greensboro’s public school: 840 students.
28%of MD districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 840 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MD on state tests and graduation
HealthC−
Greensboro stands out in Maryland and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
Among adults in Greensboro, 76% had a checkup this year. The share of adults in Greensboro who binge drink is 16%, against 14% in Maryland’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. A fifth of adults in Greensboro report frequent mental distress; 43% have obesity. Only 2 of the 262 Maryland towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Greensboro.
19%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Greensboro | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 11% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 36% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
0 better11 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Greensboro | MD |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 18.5% | 10.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.7% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 5.9% |
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
19.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Compared with most of Maryland and the rest of the country, the median household income in Greensboro is lower
For Greensboro, the typical journey to work is 37 minutes. Since 2013, Greensboro has added 97 jobs, to 346 in 2023. Greensboro: 16% of residents live below the poverty line. Commuting out is the norm in the town: 3% of working residents work locally.
3%work in town
| Greensboro | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 37 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3% | 3.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Greensboro3%
Denton8%
Easton6%
Baltimore4%
Stevensville3%
27 mi
median commute distance
346
jobs based in Greensboro
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 50% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade C−
Zillow puts the typical Greensboro home at about $305K
The share of households in Greensboro who own their home: 58%. The town’s typical rent is $1,073 a month.
$305KZillow home value
| Greensboro | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 58% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,073 a month | $1,809 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Greensboro$305K
Maryland$425K
+0.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Expect four seasons and hot summers in Greensboro
Expect July afternoons of 89° and January nights of 26°, with about 13 inches of snow a winter.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–46°
Spring43–66°
Summer65–86°
Fall47–69°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsA−
Greensboro keeps 3.5% of its land conserved
Trails run 0.7 miles in 6 parks and preserves. The concentration of trails for Greensboro comes to 0.6 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves locally: 6, covering 39 acres.
3.5%conserved
| Greensboro | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 3.5% | 9.5% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
3.5%
conserved · 24 of 684 acres
0.7 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Choptank River Park | — | 14 |
| 2. Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Grounds | — | 11 |
| 3. Cedar Lane Park | 0.1 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Moderate risk in Greensboro, with hurricanes at the top
Only 7 of the 262 Maryland towns we compare have a higher FEMA risk score than Greensboro. Since 1979, Greensboro has seen 19 flood insurance claims paid out. FEMA puts 35% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to hurricanes, and 23% to inland flooding.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingDrought
19
paid flood claims since 1979
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyB−
Greensboro reports less crime per resident than 50% of U.S. towns
The property crime rate in Greensboro is 8.1 per 1,000 residents. The level of violent crime in the town is 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
50%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
| Greensboro | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 8.1 per 1,000 residents | 13.9 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.5 per 1,000 residents | 2.3 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Greensboro1.5
Maryland3.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Greensboro8.1
Maryland18.5
U.S.15.5
50th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
16
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Nearby attractions
All 109 attractions →Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and 14 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Greensboro. Close and well known come first.
38 mi Stadium & arenaNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
37 mi LandmarkUnited States Naval Academy Cemetery
21 mi Ancient siteWye House
21 mi MuseumAir Mobility Command Museum
37 mi LandmarkTripoli Monument
37 mi MuseumHammond–Harwood HouseSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium: Damon J. Moritz, Public domain · United States Naval Academy Cemetery: Unknown, Public domain · Wye House: Historic American Buildings Survey, Public domain · Air Mobility Command Museum: Teamski1, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tripoli Monument: Employees of the United States Naval Academy, Public domain · Hammond–Harwood House: E. H. Pickering, Photographer, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Greensboro
20pages on Greensboro
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 72% of MD districts · 1 schoolSafetyB−1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC−Better than MD on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$305K typical home · up 0.7% in a yearWork & commuteC$54K median household income · 346 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 46% of U.S. communities · hurricanes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Greensboro
About 4 of every 100 Greensboro residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
Famous people from Greensboro
3 notable people were born in Greensboro.
About Greensboro
Town in Maryland
Greensboro is a town located on the banks of the Choptank River in Caroline County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, Greensboro had a population of 1,919. The ZIP code is 21639. The primary phone exchange is 482 and the area code is 410. The town is served by Maryland Routes 480 and 313. Greensboro hosted the Caroline County Softball League, which produced both state and national champions. Willow Grove was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Leonard House was listed in 1988 and Brick House Farm in 2009.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1826
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- ZIP code
- 21639
- Area code
- 410
Questions about Greensboro
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Greensboro, MD expensive?
Yes. That is 4.5 years of the area's median household income ($68,457 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Greensboro, MD known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Thomas Alan Goldsborough and Hilton Dabson.