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Residents of Rainbow-Meadowood are close to many restaurants and the Greensboro Coliseum
Situated 3 miles southwest of downtown Greensboro, Rainbow-Meadowood offers residents a balance of walkability and city amenities at a desirable price point. The most significant appeal to this neighborhood is its proximity to the University of North Carolina Greensboro, the Greensboro Aquatic Center and the Greensboro Coliseum. Sidewalks often flank area streets, and a mix of maple and magnolia trees shade yards. Some homeowners have added fences for privacy, while others have planted hedges or crepe myrtles to mark their property lines. A variety of shopping and dining options line the residential area, and ready access to the interstate simplifies daily commutes.
Rainbow-Meadowood lies south of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.
Spring colors from flowering trees brighten Rainbow-Meadowood.
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Restaurants along Gate City Boulevard and the nearby Four Seasons Town Center
Locals can head to the Food Lion on Coliseum Boulevard to stock up on groceries. For more specialty items, they can also visit the Bangkok Market and El Marjan Halal Market, less than 1 mile away. The Four Seasons Town Center, a three-story indoor mall, is about 2 miles from most homes in Rainbow-Meadowood. Along West Gate City Boulevard, restaurants abound. So-Sapp offers takeout Asian fusion, and La Bamba and El Torito can satisfy cravings for quesabirria or fajitas. Coliseum Country Café on Coliseum Boulevard serves traditional comfort foods, including chicken and dumplings and ribeye steak. Mike’s Vegan Grill is a unique spot in the neighborhood, serving a creative menu of all-vegan fare in a fun, vibrant atmosphere.
LaBamba in Rainbow-Meadowood is renowned for its Birria tacos.
Mike's Vegan Grill in Rainbow-Meadowood is located within a distinctive A-Frame structure.
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There's always something going on at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Living near the Coliseum means there’s always something going on. With concerts at the White Oak Amphitheater, swimming, diving and water polo competitions at the Greensboro Aquatic Center and significant events, including basketball tournaments and the Cirque du Soleil at the Coliseum itself, locals can keep their social calendars full. At the nearby Glenwood Library, locals can also participate in periodic plant swaps, says librarian Melissa Ward. “We also have a seed library with herb and flower seeds. We have a small budget for it, and people bring in donations as well.”
The Glenwood Public Library provides a tranquil spot for book lovers near Rainbow-Meadowood.
The Greensboro Coliseum hosts various events, concerts, and tournaments.
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Maywood Park and the Glenwood Recreation Center
Residents can enjoy the outdoors at Maywood Park, located on a quiet corner of Maywood Street. The park offers a playground, as well as access to community garden plots and open field space. Kids can visit the Glenwood Recreation Center on Coliseum Boulevard to play basketball, learn cheerleading or practice skateboarding at the 4,000-square-foot skate park. Locals can also walk to a concert at the White Oak Amphitheater or take swim lessons at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.
Maywood Park offers a vibrant playground for residents of Rainbow-Meadowood.
The Glenwood Recreation Center is situated in Rainbow-Meadowood.
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Finding housing in Rainbow-Meadowood
On a drive through Rainbow-Meadowood’s streets, buyers will primarily find ranch-style homes from the mid-1900s with a few bungalows sprinkled throughout the neighborhood. Real estate options range from the low $100,000s for a two-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch-style house to around $200,000 for a four-bed, two-bath brick residence. Newly built traditional-style places have taken the place of some older homes; these fetch prices from $250,000 to $300,000.
New craftsman-style homes are currently being constructed in Rainbow-Meadowood.
Brick ranch-style homes provide spacious lots in Rainbow-Meadowood.
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Guilford County Schools
Students in Rainbow-Meadowood can attend Clara J. Peck Elementary School, which gets a C-plus on Niche, W.C. Jackson Middle School, which has a C score, and C-plus-rated Ben L. Smith High School. They all belong to the Guilford County Schools district. Jackson Middle is located right in the neighborhood, within walking distance from residences. Smith High School offers students the opportunity to participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme or take engineering technical education courses.
Peck Elementary School is where students from Rainbow-Meadowood begin their education.
Ben L. Smith High School is where students complete their education in Rainbow-Meadowood.
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Proximity to Interstate 40 and Greensboro buses
Locals can take Greensboro Transit Authority buses to get around the Greensboro area — they make stops along Hardie Street and West Gate City Boulevard. Proximity to Interstate 40 offers an easy, direct route to the greater Greensboro area and beyond. “Gate City Boulevard goes right to UNCG and downtown, but it gets a little backed up,” Ward says. The Piedmont Triad International Airport, about 13 miles away, currently offers flights to 13 major cities but is in the process of developing a partnership with Boom Supersonic, a jet manufacturer. There is also an Amtrak station downtown, approximately 3 miles from area homes. For medical emergencies, the nearest Level II Trauma Center is in the Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, about a 5-mile drive from Rainbow-Meadowood.
Greensboro Transit links Rainbow-Meadowood to the wider Greensboro area.
Rainbow-Meadowood is located close to the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
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Area concerns
With proximity to the highway and the Coliseum, the neighborhood is somewhat noisy. Environmental hazards such as ice storms and lightning are common in the Greensboro area, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Parks in this Area
Robert F. Mayer Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Steelman Park
Basketball
Lake
Tennis
Hillsdale Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Rolling Roads Park
Trails
Playground
Southmont Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Playground
Old Peck Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Maywood Park
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
18 min drive
Bus
Gate City & Patterson
Bus
Hardie & Phoebe (Ob)
Bus
Hardie & Carpenter
Bus
W Gate City & Florida (Ib)
Bus
Coliseum & W Florida
Bus
W Gate City & Ellington (Ib)
Bus
Hardie & Bailif (Ib)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rainbow-Meadowood
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rainbow-Meadowood, Greensboro sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Rainbow-Meadowood, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $183,300, down 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,607
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,451
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,345
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
62.8%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.6%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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