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Gastonia, North Carolina real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Gastonia, NC (Gaston County) — Census median home value $250,000, county listing prices up about 1.8% over the past year.
Gastonia, NC is in Gaston County, North Carolina — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 81,632, with a median household income of $60,554. Census data puts Gastonia's median home value at $250,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Gaston County's current median listing price runs $344,950, up about 1.8% over the past year.
At a glance
Gastonia market snapshot
Population
81,632
Median Household Income
$60,554
Median Home Value (city)
$250,000
Median Listing Price (Gaston County)
$344,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,145/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.8%
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What makes Gastonia different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gastonia's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $250,000. Separately, Gaston County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $344,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Gaston County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.92% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Gastonia has an estimated population of 81,632 and a median household income of $60,554, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Gastonia's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Gastonia FAQ
What are home values like in Gastonia, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Gastonia's median home value at $250,000. Gaston County's current median listing price runs $344,950, up about 1.8% over the past year.
What is the population of Gastonia, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gastonia's population at approximately 81,632.
What's the median rent in Gastonia, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Gastonia at approximately $1,145 per month.
What is the median household income in Gastonia, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Gastonia at approximately $60,554.
Is the Gastonia housing market growing?
Gaston County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.92% annual change in 2025.
Is Gastonia, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Gastonia's median home value at about 4.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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