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Gaston, NC
B
Population: 774
Home Price: $70,000
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Overview
Gaston is a village in the state of North Carolina with a population of 774. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Gaston has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
14.6 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Gaston, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Gaston
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$20,491
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$33,162
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
24.3%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
13.1%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Gaston
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
45.8
43.3
42.3
Gender
Gaston
North Carolina
United States
Male
44.6%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
55.4%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Gaston
North Carolina
United States
White
49.9%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
49.9%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.3%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.0%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Gaston
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$70,000
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$388
$682
$801
Family Households
28.3%
28.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
47.4%
47.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
52.9%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
47.1%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Gaston
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
14.1%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
42.6%
42.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.2%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
3.3%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Gaston
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
22.5%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
32.6%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Gaston
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Gaston
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Gaston, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
roanoke valley
mexican food
hot sauce
restaurant
fish sandwich
souvlaki
hamburger
meat
chickfila
cheese
fried chicken
vegetables
salad
fried steak
bbq
sandwich
seafood restaurant
pickles
taco
chicken salad
roanoke valley
basketball
collegiate
rap music
baseball
football
nba
ncaa
hockey
nba nfl
gaming
soccer
athlete
wrestling
teams
hiphoprap gaming
softball
parenting
nfl
rbsoul
inspired by
nature
museum
antiques
mythology
posters
artists
library
studios
animation
murals
theatre
comics
poster
nfts
collage
drawing
curator
creative
gallery
spending time
pokemon
pokemon yugioh
adventures
car enthusiast
fishing
anime
tv shows
philadelphia eagles
books
horror movies
pokmon
gaming
hunting
hiphoprap gaming
treasure hunting
usps mail carrier fresca
youtuber
comics
fulltime
roanoke valley
multicamera
sports
tv
production company
battle rap
multimedia company
tv shows
nba nfl
gaming
promotions
hiphoprap gaming
drama
studios
rbsoul
podcasts
theatre
corporate
newspapers magazines
creative
sports
summer
mountain
nature
historic places
fishing
festiviti
canal trail
beach
familyfriendly event
hunting
restrooms
rec
frisbee
campground
yearround
astronomy
pool
picnic
winter
black friday
amazon
yard sale
resell
food lion
shop local
restaurant
coffee shop
gas station
antiques
jcpenny
grocery store
mercantile
mailboxes
ebay
malls
macys
grocery shopping
resale
mcdonalds
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