Gastonia, NC

Gastonia is a mid-size city in North Carolina with a population of 81,632. Residents earn $60,554 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

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

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Historic Markers

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3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Gastonia, NC.

Name	Description
Loray Strike	Marker is at the intersection of West Franklin Boulevard (U.S. 29) and South Firestone Street, on the right when traveling east on West Franklin Boulevard.
North Carolina Orthopedic Hospital	Marker is at the intersection of South New Hope Road (State Highway 279) and Babington Drive, on the left when traveling north on South New Hope Road.
R. Gregg Cherry	Marker is at the intersection of Andrew Jackson Highway (U.S. 74) and South South Street, on the right when traveling west on Andrew Jackson Highway.