High Shoals, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Gaston County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

565 Population 217/sq mi density

$50,893 Median Income $22,856 per capita

$145,700 Home Value $162,037 Zillow

$937 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent

60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

472 Violent Crime/100K 4,415 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$50,893 median income, 2.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$145,700 home value, $937/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

472 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate

472

per 100,000 residents

24% above

US avg: 380/100K

Property Crime Rate

4,415

per 100,000 residents

125% above

US avg: 1,960/100K

Safety Rating

Above Average Crime

Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Total Violent Crime	472.1

Total Property Crime	4,415.4

Fatal Crashes (County)	22