Overview of Findings
Apartment List has released Greensboro’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Greensboro renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories above-average and average scores."
Key Findings in Greensboro include the following:
- Greensboro renters gave their city an A- overall.
- The highest-rated categories for Greensboro were commute time (A+), affordability (A+) and quality of local schools (A).
- The areas of concern to Greensboro renters are recreational activities and social life, which received C and C+ grades, respectively.
- Greensboro millennials are moderately satisfied with their city, giving it an overall rating of B-.
- Greensboro did relatively well compared to nearby cities like Raleigh (A), Durham (C) and Winston Salem (B).
- Greensboro also did well compared to similar cities nationwide, including Orlando (C), Norfolk (B) and Lexington (C).
- The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.
Renters say:
- "Greensboro has a lot to do. Whether it’s going to a park or a local bar or restaurant, there’s always so much to do and great people to meet." -Michelle
- "I love the low cost of living, short commutes, and relatively slower pace. But I hate the limited job market and the fact that everything closes so early." -Chelsea A.
- "A large portion of the population here is made up of college students. This is great for young people because Greensboro really caters to students." -Anon.
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
