Gastonia, North Carolina 

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Population

79,483

+5.2% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

Median Income

$39,578

Median Home Price

$272,700

Median Age

37.9

Comfort Index (Climate)

7.1 / 6.7

summer / winter


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Best Places to Live in Gastonia, North Carolina

Gastonia, North Carolina is a vibrant city located in the southeastern corner of the United States. Home to attractions such as Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Crowders Mountain State Park, visitors can explore outdoor activities and historical sites when visiting Gastonia. There are also plenty of museums, galleries, and performance venues such as Schiele Museum of Natural History and The Little Theatre of Gastonia. For entertainment, visitors can explore boutique shops and restaurants along with movie theaters and live music clubs. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting night out, Gastonia has something for everyone! Mid-sized city complex - Southwest North Carolina along Catawba River near South Carolina border.
Zip Codes: 28054 28052 28056
Cost of Living: -12.3% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 769 ft above sea level

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Gastonia, Nc Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Diverse economy
Educated population
Entertainment
Cons
Crime rates
Growth and sprawl
Long commutes

What Bert Has To Say About Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area

Charlotte is a modern urban and financial center grown up dramatically from its previous agricultural and regional banking roots. Today the city is reputedly the headquarters for more banks than any city outside New York, and is the home to such financial heavyweights as BankAmerica and Wachovia, as well as Lowe’s (home improvement retail) and specialty steel maker Nucor. A diverse commercial and industrial economy has developed around the financial industry. Downtown is a mix of contemporary skyscraper architecture and a number of well-preserved 19th-century neighborhoods.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Gastonia is 5.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Gastonia jobs have increased by 2.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Gastonia's cost of living is 12.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Gastonia's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Gastonia, while January and July are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Gaston county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 63.2% to 35.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Gastonia's population is 79,483 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 5.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 23.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Gastonia is Real Estate: $272,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 19.7%.

SCHOOLS
Gastonia public schools spend $8,357 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.4 students per teacher in Gastonia. More Education



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Housing Market in Gastonia

It's a good time to buy in Gastonia. Home Appreciation is up 19.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Gastonia is $272,700.
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Reviews for Gastonia   11 Reviews
Greed town not G town - 1/8/2020
This city is about Greed. Council does not care about the citizens. The only hospital pays the city millions so they can be on hospital. Quality of care I rate a 2. Low... Read More

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MOVING - 1/4/2018
I AMFROM FLORIDA THE SUNSHINE STATE AND I AM LOOKING TO MAKE A MOVE TOWARD GASTONIA, NC. I AM A SINGLE PARENT OF 4 AND FEEL THAT THE RIGHT MOVE FOR MY FAMILY WOULD BE... Read More

Education - 10/1/2008
The schools are overcrowded but the county is trying to rectify the situation by building new... Read More


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ZIP CODES IN GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA
28054 28052 28056

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