At a Glance
Median Income
$117,188
$43,716 per capita
Home Value
$432,300
Zillow: $671,116
Median Rent
$1,536/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
753/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
10.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gaston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 $117,188 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,716. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,766 business establishments, including 1,354 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gaston is $432,300 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $671,116. Median rent is $1,536/month, with 38.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Gaston reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 753/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Gaston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gaston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population683
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2,009/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,188
Per Capita$43,716
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$63,190M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,736
Housing
A+
Home Value$432,300
Rent$1,536
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$671,116
Housing Units288
Rent Burden38.8%
Crime
F
Violent151/100K
Property753/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation295 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 65%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Gaston was founded in 1911.
The median home in Gaston was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Portland International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 1,354 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.