At a Glance
Median Income
$78,438
$47,246 per capita
Home Value
$173,000
Zillow: $232,049
Median Rent
$995/mo
38.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Gastonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gastonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gastonville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gastonville residents earn a median household income of $78,438 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,246. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gastonville is $173,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,049. Median rent is $995/month, with 38.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
25.1% of adults in Gastonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gastonville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,703
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density990/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,438
Per Capita$47,246
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,000
Rent$995
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$232,049
Housing Units1,350
Rent Burden38.2%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,024 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Gastonville was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.