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Living in Gastonia, NC
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Overall Match6.8 / 10
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Gastonia at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population82,884
Median Household Income$64,059
Median Home Value$277,600
Median Gross Rent$1,204
Median Age36.5
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment5.7%
Work From Home12.0%
Homeownership54.2%
Housing Vacancy8.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Gastonia is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Gastonia and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Gastonia
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$277,600
Median Gross Rent$1,204
Homeownership54.2%
Housing Vacancy8.4%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Gastonia, NC
Median Household Income$64,059
Unemployment5.7%
Work From Home12.0%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Gastonia and how households are structured
Population82,884
Median Age36.5
Average Household Size2.5
Gastonia is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Gastonia
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Gastonia point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High90.7°F
Average Winter Low31.4°F
Annual Rainfall44.4 in.
Annual Snowfall1.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Gastonia
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Gastonia is located in Gaston County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Gaston County.
County Intelligence
Gastonia & Gaston County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Gastonia is located in Gaston County, North Carolina.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Gastonia.
Current NarrowTheList data for Gastonia shows a population of about 82,884. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Gaston County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Gastonia.
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