The neighborhood based around Benjamin Benson Street is in a part of Greensboro steeped in history. First, the street gets its name from a man who was declared free in 1820 and is believed to have been the first African-American to have gained freedom through the legal system. During the year, children can at times be spotted planting crops like cucumbers, tomatoes, butter beans and cilantro in the soil garden right outside the Windsor Recreation Center along East Gate City Boulevard. The facility is adorned with a mural of the famous photo of the Greensboro Four during their sit-in at Woolworth counter in 1960. Although they were all known at the time for being students at North Carolina A&T University, three of them had attended James B. Dudley High School, which serves the Benjamin Benson neighborhood. “It’s a community that does look out for each other,” says Erica Chadwick, the recreation center’s supervisor. “There’s a community group that meets every Saturday and they do different things within that community. They do different outings. They check on the seniors, they help provide for the seniors. They provide programs and special events for our youth. Like they do National Night Out.” Chadwick adds that this part of the city has drawn some college students due to its proximity to both Bennett College and North Carolina A&T. The community is also located near major roadways that help provide quick connections to both downtown and other parts of the Greensboro area.
Using public transit for convenience in Benjamin Benson.
Exploring the vibrant scene in Greensboro's downtown in Benjamin Benson
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Affordable housing and a mix of older single-story homes
Although a mixture of generations live in the neighborhood, it does have a notable elderly population. Just a few streets north of the neighborhoods bounds is the former L. Richardson Memorial Hospital, which was the first facility of its kind to serve African-Americans. It now houses a 55-plus apartment community. Affordable housing also exists. The 236-unit Ray Warren community, which begins right at East Gate City Boulevard, is a complex of red brick buildings located along streets shaded by mature trees that include oaks. Other areas like Benbow Road are lined by decades old, single-story homes, many of which feature narrow walking paths and gravel and grass-covered driveways. The home styles in this area include Craftsman, bungalow, minimal Traditional, ranch-style houses and Cape Cods, some of which show custom features like steep gabled entrances and gambrel roofs. Price points can run between the upper $100,000s to the upper $200,000s, depending on factors like overall size and age.
A row of cape-cod and bungalow homes with small front yards and beautiful landscaping.
A four-square style house with a large front porch and a small front yard.
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A community meetup point at the Windsor Recreation Center
Located right along East Gate City, the Windsor Recreation Center provides a regular meetup point, as well as a number of activities for both children and adults. For nine weeks during the summer, the center hosts a nine-week summer camp where children can take part in a variety of activities that include sports and arts and crafts. Guest speakers, including local firefighters and police offers, also often show up. In addition to the outdoor garden, center users help keep an indoor tower garden used to grow herbs and seasonings like basil. Center users can also have fun during the warmer months in its outdoor pool or hone their basketball skills at the facility’s indoor and outdoor courts. The center will also undergo a rebuild soon, combining with the nearby Vance H. Chavis Branch library to form a two-story multiuse facility. Plans call for library space, an indoor track and pool, an indoor garden center and double gym courts.
A black and white Civil Rights Tribute Mural at Stephens Street in Benjamin Benson.
Aerial view of Benjamin Benson's Windsor Recreation Center.
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IB and Innovative Sciences choice at Hairston Middle
Schools zoned for the neighborhood include Washington Montessori Elementary School, Hairston Middle School and James B. Dudley High School, all of which received grades of C or higher from ratings site Niche. The high school shares an area with the other neighboring campuses of The Academy at Lincoln and Bluford Elementary School. Listed under the choice schools and programs, Hairston Middle is an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. The middle school also has a specially designated Innovative Sciences institution, meaning its curriculum emphasizes science, technology, art, engineering and mathematics.
Here is a a view of the playing fields at Otis L Hairston Middle School in Hope Valley.
Otis L. Hairston Middle School entrance.
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Close to Holiday celebrations in downtown Greensboro
With downtown nearby, residents are close to a number of the events put on by some of the institutions in that part of the city. There’s the annual Festival of Lights in December, where goers can watch the lighting of the community tree in Center City Park and be entertained by carolers and acoustic performances on Elm Street.
Posing by Benjamin Benson's vibrant downtown mural.
Dining at Benjamin Benson's famous Dame's Chicken & Waffles.
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Close to downtown and Kindred Hospital Greensboro
A number of Greensboro Transit Agency bus stops can be found here. East Gate City Boulevard cuts through the northern end of the community. The thoroughfare provides a part of the route toward downtown Greensboro, which is located less than 2 miles west from the neighborhood. South O Henry Boulevard just to the east provides connections to a number of Greensboro’s northern and southern neighborhoods. Residents aren’t far from a medical facility, as the Kindred Hospital Greensboro sits about a mile south of the neighborhood. Taking Interstate 40 to the south, the neighborhood is about an 18 mile drive from the Piedmont Triad International Airport to the west.
Kindred Hospital Greensboro serves Benjamin Benson's community.
Observing Benjamin Benson's downtown from above.
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Close to downtown and spots like Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Although there aren’t any major dining locations within the neighborhood, it’s not far from them. East Gate City provides a direct route to distinct dining and shopping district right along South Elm Street, where an eclectic mix of tenants occupy repurposed brick buildings. Among the favorites in this area about a mile drive west of the neighborhood is the Boxcar Bar + Arcade, where patrons can enjoy pizzas, specialty brews and a wide variety of games that range from foosball and pinball machines to traditional arcade video games. With the exception of Sunday, the establishment stays open until 1 a.m. Another nearby spot right on Martin Luther King Jr is Dame’s Chicken and Waffles. For bigger shopping and grocery needs, there are a couple of options. A Food Lion sits about 2 miles north of the neighborhood at the intersection of North English and East Market streets. Another Food Lion, as well as a Walmart Neighborhood Market, sit along Alamance Church Road about 2 miles south.
Admiring Benjamin Benson's art mural at Boxcar Bar + Arcade.
Enjoying games and good times at Boxcar Bar + Arcade in Benjamin Benson.
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Important community facts
The Benjamin Benson community has an overall CAP Index crime score of eight out of 10, double the national average. The community, however, has made visible efforts to combat the issues, like the celebration among residents of the annual National Night Out.
Benjamin Benson folks enjoy the serenity at the Bicentennial Gardens.
Benjamin Benson residents enjoy Saturdays at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market.
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Parks in this Area
Woven Works Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Playground
Downtown Greenway - Morehead Park
Barber Park
Trails
Playground
Cumberland Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Douglas Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Gateway Gardens
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
24 min drive
Bus
S Benbow & Vance Chavis Library
Bus
S Benbow & Julian
Bus
S Benbow & Stephens
Bus
Julian & Bennett
Bus
Gorrell & Law
Bus
S Benbow & Ross
Bus
Julian & Burbank
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Benjamin Benson
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Benjamin Benson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Benjamin Benson, Greensboro sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Benjamin Benson, Greensboro over the last 12 months is $165,000, down 12% from the median 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
2,210
Median Age
31
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$18,807
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,353
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
68.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
% Population in Labor Force
58.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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