Worst Neighborhoods In Greensboro, NC [2022]: Based on Crime, Home Prices, and Income

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Worst Neighborhoods In Greensboro For 2022
Details On The Worst Neighborhoods
Methodology
Summary
Table Breakdown By Neighborhood

Greensboro's neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You've got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.

It seems as if there's a neighborhood for everyone in Greensboro.

And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the country thanks in part to a strong economy and tons of entertainment, it's not all rainbows and sunshine in Greensboro. Some neighborhoods aren't as great as others.

So the question arises, which Greensboro neighborhoods are the worst, and which are the best?

Today, we'll use science and data to determine which Greensboro hoods need a little tender loving care - the sore thumbs of the Greensboro area if you will. Realistically, you can't expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Madison Woods ranks way above the rest.

We examined 88 of Greensboro's neighborhoods to find out the worst places to live. These places don't quite measure up to Greensboro's reputation.

The Worst Neighborhoods In Greensboro For 2022

So what's the worst neighborhood to live in Greensboro for 2022? According to the most recent census data, Greentree looks to be the worst neighborhood in Greensboro.

Read on to see how we determined the places around Greensboro that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don't blame the messenger.

Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from worst to best. Looking for places to avoid outside of the city? You can also check out the worst suburbs of Greensboro.

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The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Greensboro For 2022

1. Greentree

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 373
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $92,500 (19th worst)
Median Income: $28,125 (18th worst)
More on Greentree: Data

2. Oak Grove

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 484
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $55,421 (worst)
Median Income: $28,449 (19th worst)
More on Oak Grove: Data

3. Dudley Heights

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 539
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $101,166 (22nd worst)
Median Income: $30,786 (23rd worst)
More on Dudley Heights: Data

4. Woodlea Lakes

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 422
Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $119,652 (42nd worst)
Median Income: $39,840 (43rd worst)
More on Woodlea Lakes: Data

5. Glenwood

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 1,888
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $83,343 (15th worst)
Median Income: $21,001 (4th worst)
More on Glenwood: Data

6. Callum Area

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 172
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $93,764 (2worst)
Median Income: $29,701 (20th worst)
More on Callum Area: Data

7. Hewitt Area

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 2,597
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $84,547 (16th worst)
Median Income: $41,988 (45th worst)
More on Hewitt Area: Data

8. Holden Farms

Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 268
Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $164,977 (67th worst)
Median Income: $35,891 (32nd worst)
More on Holden Farms: Data

9. The Pines

Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 717
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $108,755 (30th worst)
Median Income: $40,391 (44th worst)
More on The Pines: Data

10. Smith Homes

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 1,459
Rank Last Year: 10 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $80,046 (12th worst)
Median Income: $17,634 (3rd worst)
More on Smith Homes: Data

Methodology: How we determined the worst Greensboro neighborhoods in 2022

To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We threw the following criteria into this analysis in order to get the best, most complete results possible. We used this set of criteria for each neighborhood in Greensboro:

High unemployment (Less jobs)
Low median income (Less pay)
Low population density (No things to do)
Low home values (No one's willing to pay to live here)
High crime (Estimated)

Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Greensboro, North Carolina for each of these criteria from worst to best.

Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criteria into a "Worst Score".

The neighborhood with the lowest "Worst Score" ranks as the worst neighborhood of Greensboro.

Read on below to learn more about these terrible places around Greensboro to live. Or skip to the end to see the list of all 88 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.

This list is a scientific analysis based on real data and is completely unbiased. Hold on to your pants.

Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Greensboro

Well there you have it -- the worst of the neighborhoods in Greensboro with Greentree landing at the bottom of the pack.

As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Greensboro aren't all bad. Madison Woods takes the cake as the best place to live in Greensboro.

We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.

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Where Are The Worst Neighborhoods To Live In Greensboro For 2022?

Rank	Neighborhood	Population	Home Value	Median Income
1	Greentree	373	$92,500	$28,125
2	Oak Grove	484	$55,421	$28,449
3	Dudley Heights	539	$101,166	$30,786
4	Woodlea Lakes	422	$119,652	$39,840
5	Glenwood	1,888	$83,343	$21,001
6	Callum Area	172	$93,764	$29,701
7	Hewitt Area	2,597	$84,547	$41,988
8	Holden Farms	268	$164,977	$35,891
9	The Pines	717	$108,755	$40,391
10	Smith Homes	1,459	$80,046	$17,634
11	Bethany Woods	50	$136,197	$36,884
12	Heath Community	389	$68,809	$30,408
13	Wynnmere	135	$136,197	$36,884
14	Phillips Avenue	1,881	$69,953	$22,845
15	Lincoln Heights	656	$101,677	$32,262
16	Glendale Hills	1,307	$75,003	$24,005
17	Quaker Acres	295	$244,865	$65,000
18	Longview Hills	342	$244,865	$65,000
19	Shannon Woods	889	$108,783	$37,051
20	Bluford Heights	193	$103,764	$45,083
21	Cumberland	1,899	$79,560	$14,309
22	Brookwood Gardens	265	$158,514	$43,269
23	Hope Valley	52	$106,433	$34,167
24	Cone Mills Community	4,377	$73,471	$30,315
25	Downtown Community	5,529	$64,668	$24,478
26	Natchez Trace	81	$155,613	$53,882
27	Warnersville	1,145	$91,939	$13,273
28	Sharing Trace	52	$106,433	$34,167
29	Martin Area	423	$111,150	$32,238
30	Spring Valley	489	$112,218	$42,756
31	Woodmere Park	1,358	$122,891	$25,882
32	Idle Acres	261	$171,037	$53,480
33	Adams Farm	1,524	$171,037	$53,480
34	Meadowood	1,169	$82,177	$38,186
35	Summit Hills	311	$110,819	$39,252
36	The Orchard	294	$166,905	$47,469
37	Kings Forest	895	$123,615	$27,239
38	Piedmont Heights	420	$73,790	$33,205
39	Shirley Ln.	115	$106,981	$43,405
40	Rosewood	354	$73,828	$26,671
41	Arlington Park	713	$144,664	$24,919
42	O.henry Oaks	4,415	$93,228	$25,181
43	Asheboro Community	1,725	$106,293	$24,552
44	Lowdermilk Area	304	$68,766	$27,266
45	Shannon Hills	1,165	$108,755	$35,777
46	Rolling Roads	2,085	$117,910	$44,662
47	College Forest	57	$153,380	$55,484
48	Benjamin Benson	431	$110,419	$25,926
49	Bryson Ridge	499	$125,021	$24,058
50	Hunter Hills	1,367	$80,562	$45,553
51	Nealtown Farms	146	$123,597	$32,704
52	Wilpar Estates	237	$153,380	$51,041
53	Rotherwood	455	$153,380	$51,041
54	Stephens Street	747	$104,307	$35,966
55	Lamrocton	1,524	$146,033	$48,196
56	Woodbriar Estates	75	$123,620	$30,821
57	Oaks West	491	$129,228	$55,568
58	Beechcroft	741	$129,228	$55,568
59	East Market St. A	494	$79,560	$42,043
60	Woodlea	1,315	$115,601	$37,876
61	Englewood Forest	253	$153,380	$63,598
62	Clinton Hills	839	$88,999	$36,412
63	Random Woods	1,144	$129,228	$42,375
64	Highland Park	427	$190,229	$43,836
65	Southmont	937	$112,149	$38,421
66	Spicewood	176	$233,932	$72,993
67	Brice Street Area	2,491	$221,138	$44,936
68	Logan	459	$111,016	$44,777
69	Rankin Area	865	$125,021	$27,434
70	New Irving Park	2,273	$164,685	$80,499
71	Green Valley	1,659	$150,476	$73,705
72	Lindley Park	3,215	$174,922	$45,008
73	Guilford Hills	1,208	$141,575	$66,927
74	Westwood	707	$147,459	$70,989
75	Kirkwood	776	$204,442	$100,841
76	Garden Homes	517	$147,179	$70,989
77	Hillsdale Park	970	$110,762	$38,540
78	Hamilton Forest	1,964	$283,841	$79,990
79	Hamilton Lakes	2,402	$288,233	$65,088
80	Sunset Hills	481	$239,865	$71,820
81	Hamilton Hills	699	$290,577	$63,847
82	Starmount Forest	2,854	$263,893	$66,631
83	Dellwood Park	687	$311,364	$51,639
84	Old Irving Park	4,343	$525,971	$75,683
85	Idlewood	158	$328,769	$54,550
86	Latham Park	603	$633,213	$121,290
87	Lawndale Homes	1,820	$325,614	$56,976
88	Madison Woods	740	$290,567	$76,218

Editor's Note: This article is an opinion based on facts and is meant as infotainment. Don't freak out we updated this article for 2022. This is our time ranking the worst neighborhoods to live in Greensboro.