Gastonia, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

81,632 Population 1,519/sq mi density

$60,554 Median Income $33,611 per capita

$250,000 Home Value $274,745 Zillow

$1,145 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent

62°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr

658 Violent Crime/100K 5,013 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$60,554 median income, 3.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$250,000 home value, $1,145/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

658 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fire Stations in Gastonia (3)

City of Gastonia Fire Department

Career

260 N Myrtle School RD · 704-866-6806

Crowders Mountain Volunteer Fire/Rescue

Mostly volunteer

480 Bethany RD · 704-867-4451

Union Road Volunteer Fire Department

Volunteer

4060 Union RD · 704-865-2611