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Population:71,226
Pop. Change:7%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area: Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord Metro Area
County: Gaston County
City:Gastonia
Zip Code:28052, 28053, ... 5 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Gastonia, North Carolina

As of 2011, Gastonia's population is 71,226 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.45 percent.

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The median home cost in Gastonia is $125,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.15 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Gastonia's cost of living is 7.80% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Gastonia public schools spend $3,657 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 16.4 students per teacher in Gastonia.

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The unemployment rate in Gastonia is 9.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Gastonia jobs have Decreased by 2.90 percent.

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Gastonia's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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