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Gaston, NC
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Gaston, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Gaston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gaston residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,511. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gaston is $76,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,994. Median rent is $688/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Gaston reports 583 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,589/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Gaston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gaston has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.