Gaston, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Delaware County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
709 Population 1,969/sq mi density
$49,417 Median Income $23,164 per capita
$87,300 Home Value $208,698 Zillow
$819 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,417 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, $819/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gaston, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,417
34% below
$23,164 per capita
Home Value
$87,300
69% below
Zillow: $208,698
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Gaston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gaston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
31%
Rent
70%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gaston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gaston residents earn a median household income of $49,417 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,164. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,354 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gaston is $87,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,698. Median rent is $819/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

15.0% of adults in Gaston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gaston has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population709
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,969/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,417
Per Capita$23,164
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$5,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$987

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,300
Rent$819
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$208,698
Housing Units319
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,615/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation896 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Gaston was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.