Signals
Greensboro
Indianapolis
Opportunity
55 · Bottom 47%
vs67 · Top 27%
Climate
77 · Top 26%
vs67 · Bottom 39%
Physical resilience
63 · Top 44%
vs67 · Top 40%
Housing affordability
78 · Top 47%
vs89 · Top 27%
Access
97 · Top 36%
vs97 · Top 36%
Economic stability
49 · Bottom 28%
vs53 · Bottom 35%
Measured values
| Metric | Greensboro | Indianapolis | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 301,198 | 885,860 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $61,515 | $66,219 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $37,531 | $37,680 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 2,243/sq mi | 2,454/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $244,800 | $224,800 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,172 | $1,156 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 50.5% | 56.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 3.7% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.2% | -0.7% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.0% | 34.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 17.0% | 15.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 89°F | 85°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 30°F | 21°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 44.0" | 43.6" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 7 mi | 9 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 26.1 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 34.3 | 34.3 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Greensboro
No hazard reaches elevated exposure.
Indianapolis
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
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