4728 Winding Trl · Greensboro, NC
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $906 – $1,684
Heat risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 102°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 18 days/yr
Wind risk 4/10 · Minor
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 12.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 1 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 2 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the D grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- ARV discount +9.8/15.0
- Cash flow +9.1/30.0
- Schools +7.0/10.0
- Condition / age +4.8/5.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Rent growth +3.9/5.0
- 1% rule +2.8/10.0
- DSCR +2.5/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$364,700
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks
Welcome to the Columbus at Townes at Spangler Oaks, an active community near shopping, dining, and commuter routes with modern townhomes. This Columbus covers 2,550 square feet across two levels, with four bedrooms, two full baths, a powder room, and a two-car garage. The main level flows from the kitchen through the dining area into the great room, with a covered porch off the back that extends living space outdoors. Upstairs, all three bedrooms have walk-in closets, and the primary suite closet upgrade gives gear, luggage, and essentials dedicated space. The secondary bath includes a dual vanity for smooth mornings. The walk-in tile shower in the primary bath closes out the day cleanly.
Key facts
- Primary suite
- Private patio
- Walk in closets
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 4-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $365k. Condition is rated excellent.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-281 ($-3k/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $324k (11.1% below list).
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $283k (22.3% below list).
- Recommended offer: $283k (22.3% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
- Cap rate 5.4% vs local median 4.0% in Greensboro — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 81/100 on livability (#12 in NC, #1,335 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: employment D, crime F.
- Guilford County Schools (urban): math 39% / reading 45% proficiency, ranked #99 of 178 in NC (top 56%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Zoned schools: Ep Pearce Elementary (math 80% / reading 79%, grade A, #24 of 1,410 statewide, top 2%, 667 students, 26% FRL); Kernodle Middle (math 62% / reading 60%, grade B+, #40 of 475 statewide, top 9%, 745 students, 40% FRL); Northwest Guilford High (math 72% / reading 64%, grade B, #137 of 535 statewide, top 26%, 1,991 students, 18% FRL) — zoned schools average 28% FRL vs 52% district-wide (24 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
- Zoned-school proficiency averages 70% at this address vs 42% district-wide (+28 pts) — the actual schools serving this property are materially stronger than the Guilford County Schools average implies; a family-tenant draw the district grade alone would hide.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.6%/yr); 565 active listings in the ZIP; 12 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 63d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 58% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 3,843 units permitted in Guilford County in 2024 (2,397 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 40% of the median local income ($85k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $11k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Guilford County population projected at +26% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 66 days — a 6% lower offer ($343k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
- It's been on market 66 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 22% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
- The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 0.78% ✗
- Cap rate
- 5.37%
- Cash-on-cash
- -3.30%
- DSCR
- 0.85
- GRM
- 10.7
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $383,900
- List price
- $364,700
- Delta
- -5.00%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 5 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 5 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4724 Winding Trl | 0.05mi | 4/2.5 | 2,488 (-2%) | 1mo | $383,900 | $154 | 94 |
| 4745 Winding Trl | 0.02mi | 4/3.5 | 2,524 (-1%) | 1mo | $376,770 | $149 | 93 |
| 4726 Winding Trl | 0.04mi | 4/3.5 | 2,488 (-2%) | 0mo | $377,700 | $152 | 90 |
| 4730 Winding Trl | 0.04mi | 4/3.5 | 2,488 (-2%) | 1mo | $389,000 | $156 | 90 |
| 4741 Winding Trl | 0.04mi | 4/3.5 | 2,488 (-2%) | 1mo | $399,770 | $161 | 90 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 5.57% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -19.0%
- Equity multiple
- 0.32×
- Total profit
- $-69,421
- Equity at exit
- $54,378
- IRR
- -7.0%
- Equity multiple
- 0.50×
- Total profit
- $-50,786
- Equity at exit
- $31,533
Cash invested: $102,116 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
- State North Carolina
- 85 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
Active competition Active MLS
- For sale now
- 12 active · 11 under contract
- Months of supply
- 14.4 mo (7%/mo absorbed)
- Median asking
- $391,990 ($157/sqft)
- Median days on market
- 31 d
- This list price
- 8% of active listings are priced below it
- ARV vs active asking
- -3.9% vs current asking $/sqft
Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.
ZIP-level market 27410
- Rents YoY
- 5.6%
- Active inventory
- 565
- Price-to-rent
- 10.7×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,835 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,913
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$456 /mo · $5,470/yr
- Insurance
- −$152
- HOA
- −$0
- Lot rent
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$595
- Net cashflow
- $-281
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $-29 | -5% $-155 | +0% $-281 | +5% $-407 | +10% $-533 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-505 | -5% $-393 | +0% $-281 | +5% $-169 | +10% $-57 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $-97 | -0.5pp $-188 | base $-281 | +0.5pp $-375 | +1.0pp $-471 |
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $91,175
- Closing costs
- $10,941
- Club membership (one-time)
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- Reserves months
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- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 12 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5314 Brookstead Dr Summerfield, NC | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3193 | $3,265 | $1.02 | 0d | 1 | 0.45mi |
| 5510 Faye Dr Greensboro, NC | 4.0 | 3.5 | 2674 | $4,500 | $1.68 | 109d | 1 | 0.45mi |
| 4808 Pine Glen Ct Greensboro, NC | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2319 | $2,450 | $1.06 | 116d | 1 | 0.79mi |
| 4504 Southport Rd Greensboro, NC | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2200 | $2,505 | $1.14 | 2d | 1 | 0.89mi |
| 4600 Pine Cove Rd Greensboro, NC | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2016 | $2,345 | $1.16 | 3d | 1 | 0.94mi |
| 4510 Camden Ridge Dr Greensboro, NC | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2170 | $2,300 | $1.06 | 0d | 1 | 1.20mi |
| 4301 Windlestraw Ln Greensboro, NC | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2098 | $2,600 | $1.24 | 6d | 1 | 1.22mi |
| 4807 Jessup Grove Rd Greensboro, NC | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1860 | $2,065 | $1.11 | 119d | 1 | 1.33mi |
| 4109 Windlestraw Ln Greensboro, NC | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2400 | $2,500 | $1.04 | 62d | 1 | 1.37mi |
| 3409 Bent Creek Ct Greensboro, NC | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2128 | $2,200 | $1.03 | 62d | 1 | 1.39mi |
| 4210 Shoal Creek Dr Greensboro, NC | 5.0 | 2.5 | 2695 | $3,300 | $1.22 | 119d | 1 | 1.42mi |
| 5386 Beechmont Dr Greensboro, NC | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2604 | $2,505 | $0.96 | 62d | 1 | 1.45mi |
Property features AI
Finance
- Other
- Address: 4728 Winding Trl, Greensboro NC 27410Listing status: ActiveListing modified May 29, 2026
- Financial info
- List price $378,550
Exterior
- Parking
- 2 total parking spaces2-car garage
- Home design
- Single-family propertyBuilt as The Columbus plan
- Exterior features
- Living area approximately 2,504
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms1 half bathroom (2.5 total)
- Interior features
- Spec home (The Columbus plan)Active listing
Listing history 48 events
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2026-08-03days on market $364,700 Active 66 DOM
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2026-07-31days on market $364,700 Active 63 DOM
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2026-07-30days on market $364,700 Active 62 DOM
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2026-07-29days on market $364,700 Active 61 DOM
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2026-07-27days on market $364,700 Active 59 DOM
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2026-07-25pricedays on market $364,700 Active 57 DOM
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2026-07-24days on market $369,770 Active 56 DOM
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2026-07-23days on market $369,770 Active 55 DOM
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2026-07-22days on market $369,770 Active 54 DOM
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2026-07-21days on market $369,770 Active 53 DOM
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2026-07-18days on market $369,770 Active 50 DOM
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2026-07-16days on market $369,770 Active 48 DOM
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2026-07-16days on market $369,770 Active 47 DOM
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2026-07-14days on market $369,770 Active 46 DOM
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2026-07-13days on market $369,770 Active 45 DOM
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2026-07-12days on market $369,770 Active 44 DOM
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2026-07-11days on market $369,770 Active 43 DOM
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2026-07-10days on market $369,770 Active 42 DOM
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2026-07-09days on market $369,770 Active 41 DOM
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2026-07-07days on market $369,770 Active 39 DOM
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2026-07-06days on market $369,770 Active 38 DOM
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2026-07-05days on market $369,770 Active 37 DOM
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2026-07-04days on market $369,770 Active 36 DOM
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2026-07-03days on market $369,770 Active 35 DOM
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2026-07-02days on market $369,770 Active 34 DOM
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2026-07-01days on market $369,770 Active 33 DOM
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2026-06-30days on market $369,770 Active 32 DOM
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2026-06-29days on market $369,770 Active 31 DOM
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2026-06-28days on market $369,770 Active 30 DOM
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2026-06-28days on market $369,770 Active 29 DOM
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2026-06-27days on market $369,770 Active 28 DOM
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2026-06-25days on market $369,770 Active 26 DOM
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2026-06-22days on market $369,770 Active 23 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $369,770 Active 20 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $369,770 Active 19 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $369,770 Active 18 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $369,770 Active 17 DOM
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2026-06-14days on market $369,770 Active 15 DOM
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2026-06-10pricedays on market $369,770 Active 12 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $381,550 Active 11 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $381,550 Active 10 DOM
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2026-06-07pricedays on market $381,550 Active 9 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $378,550 Active 5 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $378,550 Active 4 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $378,550 Active 3 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $378,550 Active 2 DOM
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2026-05-31remarks 699-char remark
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2026-05-31$378,550 Active 1 DOM
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥102°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 4/10 Moderate 12% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $34,018
- − Mortgage interest
- −$20,429
- − Property taxes
- −$5,470
- − Insurance
- −$1,824
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,721
- − Management
- −$2,721
- − Depreciation
- −$10,609
- Taxable loss
- −$9,757
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$2,342
- After-tax cash flow
- $-1,028/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Condition & rehab AI · 13 photos
This move-in-ready townhouse in a desirable neighborhood offers a pristine condition with no visible repairs needed. Key updates to enhance its value include fresh painting and landscaping.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Painting exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
- Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Well-maintained landscaping increases curb appeal and property value ↑
- Both HVAC maintenance — Regular maintenance ensures efficient operation and extends system life ↑
Zoned Schools
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Guilford County Schools
- NCES district ID
- 3701920
- Math proficiency
- 39% ▲ 1.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 45% ▲ 1.00%
- Median HH income
- $46,315
- Composite
- 35.78/100
- National rank
- #4842
- State rank
- #99 of 178 in NC
Livability — Greensboro
- Score
- 81/100
- State rank
- #12
- US rank
- #1335
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Greensboro, NC
- County
- Guilford County · 584,596 people
- City population
- 329,421
- Metro
- Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Population (ZIP)
- 54,921
- Household income
- $85,291
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 11% of renters
Population outlook (Guilford County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 584,596 people
- By 2030
- 616,851 · +5.5%
- By 2040
- 678,451 · +16.1%
- By 2050
- 734,788 · +25.7%
- By 2075
- 862,985 · +47.6%
- By 2100
- 948,704 · +62.3%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly White (68%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 68% Black 15% Two or more races 8% Hispanic / Latino 7% Asian 5%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 2%
- Common ancestry
- Italian 3% Serbian 3% Slovak 3%
- Foreign-born
- 11% · Canada, South Korea, China
- Languages at home
- 86% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Indo-European 3% Other Asian/Pacific 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Guilford
- 2024 margin
- Strong D (+21.8) · D 60.2% · R 38.4% · Other 1.4%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +3.5pp toward D · 2008: 18.4pp · 2024: 21.8pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+21.8 2020: D+23.1 2016: D+20.0 2012: D+16.5 2008: D+18.4
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -245.81%
- Current HPI
- 222.1685
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 5.57%
- Metro
- Greensboro-High Point, NC
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 3.28%
- F500 in state
- 26
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NC)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
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| Financial Services | 2 | $213B |
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| Retail | 2 | $95B |
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| Industrial Conglomerate | 1 | $38B |
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| Metals / Steel | 1 | $35B |
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| Utilities | 1 | $30B |
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| Industrial Machinery | 1 | $19B |
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Cash-flow waterfall
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