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Gastonia, NC
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Population: 79,483
Home Price: $178,800
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Overview
Gastonia is a midsize city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 79,483. Gastonia has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
25.5 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Gastonia, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Gastonia
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$29,179
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$52,990
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.5%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Gastonia
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
38.0
43.3
42.3
Gender
Gastonia
North Carolina
United States
Male
47.8%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
52.2%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Gastonia
North Carolina
United States
White
60.6%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
29.6%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
1.4%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.3%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.8%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Gastonia
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$178,800
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$776
$682
$801
Family Households
40.7%
40.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
30.5%
30.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
54.0%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
46.0%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Gastonia
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.3%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
27.7%
27.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.6%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.0%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.4%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Gastonia
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
35.9%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
36.7%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Gastonia
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
Gastonia
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 Gastonia, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
beer
middle eastern
food truck
craft beer
sweet tea
spicy food
bagel
meat
pizza
deep fried
meal prep
meal
wine
quality products
bakery
steak
fish taco
fresh fruit
ingredients
go deacs
football
college football
college basketball
basketball
sports entertainment
video games
country music
sports leagues
ncaa football
wrestling
professional wrestling
baseball
pro wrestling
nascar
tennis
health fitness
nfl
coaches
softball
natural history
collection
fashion
nft
sculptor
comics
creative
comic
mythology
nature
craft
drawing
studio
artists
gallery
portraits
theatre
poems
museum
webcomics
spare time
nerdy things
video games
fighting games
many hobbies
anime
nascar
health fitness
gardening
card collector
fitness
books
multi kpop
movies tv
youtuber
comics
toys
nerdy
classic cars
youtubetiktok
sports
sports entertainment
talk radio
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
influencer
classic rock
award winning
booking
theatre actor
nfl nba
tv
fashion
public relations
entertainment industry
movies tv
producer
sporting events
pop culture
drama
sports
mountain
gardening
space
winter
kerrym
beach
summer
nature
adirondacks
pool
kayaking
arts
photography
recreational
visitors
facilities
camping
facility
mountains
shop online
coffee shop
shop wme
etsy shop
free shipping
home depot
coupons
gas station
food truck
drive thru
grocery store
warehouse
retail
dollar store
amazon
boutique
fashion boutique
piggly wiggly
pharmacy
toys
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