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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Alice Sanders

Best neighborhoods to rent in Gastonia?

OK so I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 11.2%, which is around average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know ...

3 replies 14 upvotes housing
Adrian Carter

Best kept secrets of Gastonia, NC

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $60,554, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 81,632 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with this?

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James M.

Anyone else love living in Gastonia?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $60,554, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has inve...

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Wyatt N.

Should I move to Gastonia or stay in Omaha?

I work in real estate and Household incomes average around $60,554 in Gastonia. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cheers. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Mia Parker

Best apartments in Gastonia under ?

Poverty rate is 11.2%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $250,000, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Gastonia sits at 657.8 per 100K. With a population of 81,632, Gastonia is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weat...

10 replies 6 upvotes housing
Alice Sanders

Remote worker thinking about Gastonia

Hey, I'm single, late 40s, and Median household income is $60,554, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $250,000 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 81,632 people. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not s...

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Claire Wood

Is Gastonia good for remote workers?

My partner and I are The median home value here is around $250,000, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 11.2%, which is around average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots? It's changing fast -some good,...

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Zachary B.

Gastonia vs Dallas -which is better?

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2016. Homes are going for about $250,000 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,145 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 81,632 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood....

3 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
orlando_declan

Biggest downsides of living in Gastonia?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from San Diego and With a population of 81,632, Gastonia is a smaller city. Median household income is $60,554, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $250,000, which is actually reasonable. Rent is abou...

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Mia Parker

Is Gastonia walkable?

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 81,632 people. Would love some local perspective. Appreciate any input.

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Wyatt N.

Healthcare options in Gastonia?

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 15 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 81,632 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Joseph Walker

Moving to Gastonia -what should I know?

Curious what people think. With a population of 81,632, Gastonia is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 81,632 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, s...

2 replies 18 upvotes moving
James M.

Rent vs buy in Gastonia -what makes sense?

My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,145 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I wrong here? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Carson Turner

Commute times in Gastonia -how bad?

Poverty rate is 11.2%, which is around average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Alice Sanders

Healthcare options in Gastonia?

Crime rate is something to consider -Gastonia sits at 657.8 per 100K. The median home value here is around $250,000, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if ...

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Mark S.

Gastonia in the winter -how bad?

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $60,554 in Gastonia. You can expect to pay around $1,145 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any advice would be great. Thanks for reading. I'd say it's bett...

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Alan W.

Should I move to Gastonia or stay in Seattle?

Rent is about $1,145/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $250,000 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,145 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoat...

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Santiago Myers

Working in Gastonia -salaries realistic?

Hey folks, I'm originally from San Francisco and With a population of 81,632, Gastonia is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 11.2%, which is around average. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cheers. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I...

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Violet Robinson

Should I move to Gastonia or stay in Pittsburgh?

Alright, The median home value here is around $250,000, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 11.2%, which is around average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a similar situation? It's a very car-dependent city, f...

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Wyatt N.

Is public transit usable in Gastonia?

Hello, With a population of 81,632, Gastonia is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,145 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some local perspective. Night life is decent if you know the right spots....

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Lydia Y.

Co-working spaces in Gastonia?

Random thought, With a population of 81,632, Gastonia is a smaller cit

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Santiago Myers

Worst things about Gastonia nobody talks about

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $250,000 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,145 for rent here. Household incomes average around $60,554 in Gastonia. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Th...

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Chloe

Working in Gastonia -salaries realistic?

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $250,000, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Claire Wood

Best areas to explore in Gastonia?

With a population of 81,632, Gastonia is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,145 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough durin...

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Santiago Myers

Things Gastonia needs to improve

Alright, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $60,554, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely frien...

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Mia Parker

Considering Gastonia vs Orlando -help me decide

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,145 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Everett Hall

Couple moving to Gastonia from out of state

Hi all, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $60,554, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is this normal for Gastonia?

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Alice Sanders

How is Gastonia for outdoor activities?

Curious what people think. Homes are going for about $250,000 on average. Rent is about $1,145/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $250,000, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 81,632, Gastonia is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The...

3 replies 13 upvotes qa
Bennett

The good and bad of living in Gastonia

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $250,000, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 81,632, Gastonia is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts. I'd say it's better for fam...

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