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Gastonia, NC

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Gastonia.

Population: 114,179 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gastonia, NC is $281,225 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,975 after a median 137 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,661/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$281,225

Median home value

-0.4%

1-year change

137

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$281,225
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.7%
10-year appreciation
+138.7%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$284,650
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$280,975
Median list price
$283,680
Median price per sqft
$175
1-year sale-price change
+2.5%
Median days on market
137 days
Homes sold (recent period)
92
For-sale inventory
557
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
144
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
135

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,661/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,183/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,357/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,670/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,123/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
25
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
3
High schools
5
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Piedmont Community Charter, Ridgeview Charter School, Gaston County Schools
Schools include
Piedmont Community Charter School, Ridgeview Charter School, Chapel Grove Elementary, Webb Street School, Hunter Huss High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Davis Park Road TCE (1.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.3°F
Average high
75.7°F
Average low
60.7°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
57,003
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
49,379

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (10 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
79
Nearest airport
Gastonia Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
115
Hospitals include
CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,543 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
37.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,028
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
75.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
67,684
Average weekly wage
$984
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,923

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GastoniaState medianUS median
Median home value$281,225$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$280,975$330,000$325,000
Median days on market137 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,661/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,028$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Gastonia, NC?
$281,225.
What is the median sale price in Gastonia, NC?
$280,975.
How long do homes take to sell in Gastonia, NC?
Median days on market: 137 days.
What is typical rent in Gastonia, NC?
Typical rent: $1,661/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gastonia, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding.
Is Gastonia, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Gastonia, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gastonia, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gastonia, NC?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Davis Park Road TCE, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Gastonia, NC?
25 schools (14 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gastonia, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Gastonia, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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