As of 2012, Gaston County's population is 206,086 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.15 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Gaston County is $87,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.58 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Gaston County's cost of living is 12.60% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Gaston County public schools spend $4,084 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.4 students per teacher in Gaston County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Gaston County is 10.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Gaston County jobs have Decreased by 0.59 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 28 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Gaston County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |