Guilford County

NC · Pop. 122,900 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Guilford County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 122,900.

$/Acre: $5,916

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 146.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.63%

Combined Sales Tax5.38%

Cost of Living Index93.4

Median Household Income$89,559

Poverty Rate8.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,916

Median Home Price$336K

Acres for Sale4358

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall48.5 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,914 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)322 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K402

Property Crime /100K479

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak