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Guilford County

Families who want big-city amenities at a mid-size price

Median sold
$317,500
Average sold
$371,874
Days on market
22
Population
550k
Avg commute
23 min

Triad MLS closed sales, last 90 days, as of Oct 9, 2026. Average is pulled up by a few high-end sales; median is the middle sale. 1,459 closed sales in Guilford.

Guilford County on the map

City limits, towns and roads across Guilford. Click the map to enable scroll zoom.

Overview

Guilford is the Triad's largest county and its economic center. Greensboro and High Point anchor it with two universities, the High Point Furniture Market, a growing aerospace corridor at PTI Airport, and the Toyota battery campus just over the Randolph line. Neighborhoods range from walkable downtown lofts to established northwest suburbs and horse-country lots in Summerfield and Oak Ridge.

Why people move here

  • Third-largest school district in North Carolina
  • PTI Airport, Honda Aircraft, Boom Supersonic, HAECO
  • UNC Greensboro, NC A&T, High Point University, Guilford College
  • Greensboro Science Center, Tanger Center, downtown greenway

Climate

Four distinct seasons. Summers run warm and humid (highs near 88°F in July), winters are mild with occasional snow, and spring and fall are long and pleasant.

Neighborhoods in Guilford

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Common questions

What is the median home price in Guilford County?
Per Triad MLS closed sales over the last 90 days (as of Oct 9, 2026), the median sold price in Guilford County was $317,500 and the average was $371,874, across 1,459 closed sales. The average runs higher because a handful of high-end sales pull it up; the median is the middle sale. Prices vary widely by school zone and lot size.
Which school districts serve Guilford County?
Guilford County Schools.
What is Guilford County best known for?
Third-largest school district in North Carolina; PTI Airport, Honda Aircraft, Boom Supersonic, HAECO; UNC Greensboro, NC A&T, High Point University, Guilford College; Greensboro Science Center, Tanger Center, downtown greenway.

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