Bessemer City, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,508 Population 968/sq mi density

$48,784 Median Income $26,546 per capita

$173,000 Home Value $232,874 Zillow

$942 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent

62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

234 Violent Crime/100K 1,531 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,784 median income, 4.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$173,000 home value, $942/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

234 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Fire Stations in Bessemer City (2)

Agriculture Center Volunteer Fire Department

Volunteer

1428 Costner School RD · 704-922-7241

Tryonota Volunteer Fire Department

Volunteer

2577 Tryon Courthouse RD · 704-629-2100