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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$87,300
69% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
14% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
319
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$87,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$208,698
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.4%
Owner-Occupied
25.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$882/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,096/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,391/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
Census median rent:
$819/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $87,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $208,698 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $819 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $882 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,096 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,391 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,590 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 319 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 26.7% |