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Greensboro, Alabama, in Hale county, is 35 miles S of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 199 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 2,731.
In Greensboro, about 37% of adults are married. Greensboro is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
In 2000, Greensboro had a median family income of $28,990. Home offices are common in Greensboro.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Greensboro residents, with $720. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Greensboro, 64% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Greensboro without breaking the bank.
In Greensboro, 87% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the city use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.
Greensboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Greensboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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