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Cap Rate Analysis: Greensboro, NC

Investment metrics, interactive calculators, and data-driven analysis for Greensboro rental properties.

Moderate — source deals carefully
Based on $230,000 median price and $1,200/mo median rent
Est. Cap Rate
4.28%
1% Rule
0.52%
Fails
GRM
16.0x
Price / Income
4.9x

Market Data

Median Home Price$230,000
Median Monthly Rent$1,200
Property Tax Rate0.82%
Population302,400
Population Growth0.9% / yr
Median Household Income$46,800
Vacancy Rate5.8%
Annual Appreciation3%

Cap Rate Calculator — Greensboro

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Property Details
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3–8% typical
%
Monthly Expenses
0.82% rate
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$
8–10% of rent
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8–12% of rent
$
Cap Rate
3.55%Low
Net Operating Income ÷ Purchase Price
NOI / Year
$8,165
net operating income
Gross Rent Multiplier
16.0x
High (>15)
1% Rule
0.52%
✗ Fails
Monthly Cash Flow
$680
before debt service
Annual Breakdown
Gross Rental Income$14,400
Less Vacancy−$835
Effective Income$13,565
Less Operating Expenses−$5,400
Net Operating Income$8,165

Cash-on-Cash Return — Greensboro

Factor in financing to see your actual return on invested capital in Greensboro.

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$57,500
%
%
years
$
taxes + ins + maint + mgmt
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Cash-on-Cash Return
-7.99%Weak
Annual Cash Flow ÷ Total Cash Invested
Total Cash Invested
$64,400
$57,500 down + $6,900 closing
Monthly Mortgage
$1,125
on $173K loan
Monthly Cash Flow
$-429
after all expenses
Annual Cash Flow
$-5,143
before taxes
Cash Flow Breakdown
Monthly Rent$1,200
Less Expenses−$504
Less Mortgage−$1,125
Monthly Cash Flow$-429

Is Greensboro a Good Place to Invest in Rental Property?

Greensboro, NC has a population of 302,400 and has been growing at 0.9% annually — roughly in line with national trends, meaning demand is stable but not exceptional. The median home price of $230,000 paired with median rents of $1,200/mo produces an estimated cap rate of 4.28%.

Property taxes at 0.82% fall within the national average range and shouldn't present unusual challenges. The vacancy rate of 5.8% is moderate and within normal parameters for a healthy rental market.

At a price-to-income ratio of 4.9x, homes cost about 4.9 times the local median income of $46,800. This moderate ratio indicates a balanced rent-vs-buy market. Home values have appreciated at roughly 3% annually. Steady appreciation means total returns will be primarily cash flow-driven — the more sustainable model for long-term wealth building.

Bottom line: Greensboro presents moderate opportunities. Cap rates near 4.28% mean deals need careful sourcing — look for value-add rehabs or emerging neighborhoods where rents are climbing.

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