Cost of Living in Green Level, NC

Population 3,179 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023

59
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Green Level a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $165,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 3.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 25 miles east of Greensboro, Green Level falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 26% lower than Greensboro's $221,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 54
Rent 66

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Green Level

The median home value in Green Level is $164,500 — 46% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $864/month, 34% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $54,020/year is 28% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. North Carolina's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 72.2°F and lows of 49.2°F. Overall, Green Level has a cost of living index of 59 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$164,500
46% below avg
Median Rent
$864/mo
34% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$826
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,049
3 BR
$1,384
4 BR
$1,637
Owner-occupied 69.2%
Renter-occupied 30.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$864
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,478/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
33.7 min
25% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.2%
Carpooled
16.8%
Work from home
8.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 4.8%
Avg local rate 2.2%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$54,020
28% below avg
Per Capita Income
$22,312
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
38% below avg
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.8%
Graduate degree 1.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.5
Male median age 33.1
Female median age 32.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
72.2°F
Avg Low
49.2°F
Annual Precip
43.3"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 525664748088918983736355
Low °F 303339485765706862493833
Precip" 3.072.813.883.833.374.284.653.534.403.093.273.12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Green Level, NC?

Green Level has a cost index of 59 (100 = national average). It is 41% below the national average.

What is average rent in Green Level, NC?

The median gross rent in Green Level is $864 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Green Level?

The median home value in Green Level is $164,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Green Level?

The median household income in Green Level is $54,020 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Green Level, NC?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Green Level is 7.0%. The North Carolina state income tax top rate is 4.5%.

Is Green Level, NC affordable?

Yes, Green Level is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 59 — about 41% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Green Level?

Green Level has average high temperatures of 72.2°F and average lows of 49.2°F. Annual precipitation is 43.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Green Level at a Glance

Population
3,179
Median Income
$54,020
Home Value
$164,500
Median Rent
$864/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Avg High Temp
72.2°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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