Question 1

Is 27406 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27406 in Greensboro has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Greensboro city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 27406 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 27406?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27406 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 27406. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 27406 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Greensboro. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 27406?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 27406 is approximately $229K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 27406 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 27406 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 27406 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27406 has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100, placing it in the moderate range for Greensboro. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 70/100, 27406 scores similarly to the middle tier of Greensboro neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Triad Math and Science Academy	KG–12	—	—	—
Next Generation Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
Allen Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Erwin Montessori	PK–05	—	—	—
Julius I Foust Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Cyrus P Frazier Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
David D Jones Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Vandalia Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Alamance Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Southern Guilford Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Southeast Guilford Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Southeast Guilford High	09–12	—	—	—
Southern Guilford High	09–12	—	—	—
Southern Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Sumner Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Brooks Global Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Gillespie Park Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
George C Simkins Jr Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—