Greensboro metro, NC relocation guide
Moving to Eden, NC
$229,900Median listing price
RockinghamArea
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About Eden
Eden is a city in Rockingham County on the metro's northern edge, about 29 miles straight-line north of downtown Greensboro (2020 census population: 15,405, per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Incorporated in 1967 through the consolidation of three mill towns — Leaksville, Spray, and Draper — it was a center of textile manufacturing from the late 1800s through much of the 20th century. The Smith River runs through the city.
Home prices in Eden
The median listing price in Eden is $229,900.
Top places in Eden
- Smith River
- The three historic downtown districts (Leaksville, Spray, Draper) with mill-era architecture
- Eden Drive-In area and Washington Street corridor dining
- Proximity to the Virginia line for Smith Mountain Lake day trips
Commuting from Eden
- Approximately 28.8 miles straight-line from downtown Greensboro (RoadOnMap); typical drive is about 45–50 minutes via US-311/NC-14 and I-40 in normal traffic. To High Point: roughly 50–55 minutes. Drive-time estimates are approximations — confirm against live navigation.
Eden FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Eden, NC?
The median listing price in Eden is $229,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Eden, NC?
Approximately 28.8 miles straight-line from downtown Greensboro (RoadOnMap); typical drive is about 45–50 minutes via US-311/NC-14 and I-40 in normal traffic. To High Point: roughly 50–55 minutes. Drive-time estimates are approximations — confirm against live navigation.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.