In Guilford, North Carolina, the median home price is $279,047, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $68,642; the population is 547,940; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 656.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Guilford at a glance
Population
547,940
Median Household Income
$68,642
Typical Home Value
$279,047
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
656.0
Avg Commute Time
22.0
About Guilford
Guilford has a population of 547,940. The median home value is $279,047, 19% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $68,642 (5% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Morehead, Gilmer, and High Point.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Guilford
18 towns, by population.
- Morehead208,172 pop.
- Gilmer93,026 pop.
- High Point84,006 pop.
- Deep River24,010 pop.
- Rock Creek18,749 pop.
- Oak Ridge13,975 pop.
- Jamestown13,451 pop.
- Monroe11,981 pop.
- Fentress10,967 pop.
- Jefferson10,937 pop.
- Bruce10,680 pop.
- Friendship9,456 pop.
- Sumner9,376 pop.
- Center Grove9,235 pop.
- Clay7,371 pop.
- Madison6,258 pop.
- Greene3,772 pop.
- Washington2,518 pop.
County rankings in North Carolina
Every county in North Carolina, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in North Carolina
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in North Carolina
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in North Carolina by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in North Carolina
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in North Carolina
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in North Carolina
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in North Carolina
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in North Carolina
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in North Carolina
- 10Best school ratingsNorth Carolina School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in North Carolina
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in North Carolina
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in North Carolina
Guilford at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Guilford?
- Guilford has a population of 547,940 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Guilford?
- The median home value in Guilford is $279,047. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Guilford?
- Median household income in Guilford is $68,642 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Guilford in?
- Guilford is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Guilford?
- Guilford contains 18 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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