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Gastonia, NC is a city located in the state of North Carolina. It is known for its vibrant arts scene, including the Gaston County Museum of Art and History, as well as its numerous parks and recreation areas. There are also activities such as golf courses, outdoor festivals and farmers markets. The city is also home to some great restaurants that offer a variety of delicious cuisine. People living in Gastonia enjoy the easy access to major cities like Charlotte and Raleigh due to its proximity to I-85.
Overall, people who have visited Gastonia have had positive reviews about the city. Many praise it for its friendly locals, excellent shopping options and cultural attractions. They also appreciate the easy access to nearby cities like Charlotte and Raleigh, making it possible to explore many different types of attractions in a short amount of time. While there are some complaints about crime rates being slightly higher than other areas in North Carolina, visitors generally find that Gastonia has a lot to offer.
based on 11 ReviewsGet to know Gastonia with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Gastonia
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 income Apts going up everywhere. Nothing you can do to. All officials will sell you out for a dollar. After all they have 34 million ball field to pay for. Did I mention the homeless. City neglects them. So many illegals here as well. You would think a small town would be great. Not this one. Corruption and greed is all this city is. They even lied to Our State magazine to make this cess pool look good. If you value family and morals this is not the place for you. Don't be deceived by photos. It's a drug infested city. Public school system is horrible. No future in this nasty
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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 NORTH CAROLINA. I AM LOOKING FOR BETTER SCHOOLS, JOBS AND NEAIGHBORHOODS TO RAISE MY LITTLE BABIES. CAN ANYONE MAKE ANY SUGGESTIONS ON MOVING TO GASTONIA AND HOW IT WOULD EFFECT MY FAMILY POSITIVELY AND
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Education - 10/1/2008
The schools are overcrowded but the county is trying to rectify the situation by building new
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zip code 28052 - 8/11/2008
I moved here from Massachusetts one year ago, and I have enjoyed myself. The housing market is great, property taxes low, car insurance low and the food is wonderful. The weather can be very in hot in the months of July & August, when the fall/winter arrives it is beautiful. Living up North the winter months can be very long, if anyone remembers the blizzard of 1978 in Massachusetts. Since coming to the Carolina's I have found that the people are friendly, there is still that underlined racism, but the folks are trying improve, the employment is great if you work in the city of Charlotte. There are more people from the North, Midwest that are moving here that I found and have spoken with. The crime is low, school system needs some improvement, commuting can be very hectic, there is no commuter rail or transit system other than the town of Gastonia's bus system. All your textile industries are gone, so its mostly city government, retail, food chains and banking employment. A college
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General thoughts - 7/23/2008
My husband and I have been living in Gastonia for almost 4 years. We moved here because of my husbands job in Charlotte. We decided on Gastonia because of a house that we fell in love with in the historic district (York-Chester). It is a beautiful, large home that would have cost twice as much if it were situated in one of Charlotte's historic districts. The neighborhood is great, our neighbors are nice but the city overall has not been a good fit for us. The crime rate is fairly high for such a small city and the downtown has yet to be developed, but it is finally getting started. Gastonia, in general, is not a bike friendly town (there are no bike lanes - but lots of DUI bikers). The best part of Gastonia (in my opinion), outside of our great neighbors, is the proximity of Crowders Mountain State Park. Great for hiking and getting out into what feels like mountains even if it isn't. We will probably leave Gastonia for a milder summer and more mountains someday. Right now
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South Gastonia - 5/28/2007
I'm in New York, and I'm trying to relocate to NC. For some reason I'm thinking in Gastonia. any 0ppinion or suggestions please.. We are a family of 3 my son is 5 y. Any good schools in the area. Gastonia south or Gastonia north which one is better? also any inf. ON THE MUSIC LIFE. We are also musicians.
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Awful Place- Never Ever Go! - 4/10/2007
I grew up in Gastonia and never realized how bad it was until I moved away. Downtown is a dump. Nothing but chain resturaunts and mom and pops, nothing exciting. You have to deal with 16 year olds in suped up imports swerving around and cutting you off. It seems every girl has a kid by the time they are twenty. You can't even go to the movie theater without dealing with loud obnoxious teenagers. Add to that the areas that are ok are full of want to be yuppie-hipsters that think they are way more important than they are.
The only three good things about gastonia are ROs BBQ, sundrop, and tony's ice cream.
I moved to Greenville, SC and am in love with the city, the people, and the relief of not having to life in the vacuum of class that is gastonia. If you do decide to life in that area, move to Belmont, its smaller but has more to offer. Good(but small) downtown, water, less garbage to deal with. Plus you get the tax incentives of gaston county, but
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In a small town near Charlotte, NC - 2/3/2007
Even though we are near Charlotte you get the feeling of a small town. You are likely to run into people outside of work that you know at work. The robust economy offers many jobs
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Life in Shelby - 9/12/2006
Nice place to visit but....
I don't live there but WAS looking in the area for a home. I was there in 7/06 and from what I understand from a FEW locals I talked to there the big problem is crystal meth (yeah drugs) One of them even reffered to the county of Cleaveland as the meth capitol of NC. Drugs usually fuel a high crime rate and this town has a rating of 7 for voilent crimes! I was told that a few days before I got there that in downtown Shelby two young ladies were robbed at gun point and relieved of 2 whole dollars.
I noticed when you drove through the town and went in to the residential areas that you could go one block either way and change from a very nice neighborhood to what appears to be ghetto! Imagine wlaking out your back door and having to look over the fence at a meth deal going
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