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Gastonia, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Gastonia, NC (Gaston County) — Census median home value $250,000, county listing prices up about 1.8% over the past year. Market data for Gastonia houses and the broader area.
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Gastonia, NC is in Gaston County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Gastonia and the whole local market: 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 houses at a median value of $250,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Gaston County's current median listing price runs $344,950, up about 1.8% over the past year.
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Market overview
Gastonia housing market
Gastonia is in Gaston County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Gastonia and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$250,000
Population (Census ACS)
81,632
Median household income
$60,554
County price trend (2025)
1.92% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Gastonia market snapshot
Population
81,632
County
Gaston County
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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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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County guide: Gaston County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Gastonia.
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Nearby communities include Springdale, Ranlo, Dallas, Lowell, Spencer Mountain, Bessemer City, McAdenville, Cramerton, Belmont, Stanley, High Shoals, Alexis, Mount Holly, Cherryville, Dellview.
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Spencer Mountain market data
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Bessemer City market data
Nearby city · ~6.0 mi
McAdenville market data
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Cramerton market data
Nearby city · ~6.5 mi
Belmont market data
Nearby city · ~8.4 mi
Stanley market data
Nearby city · ~9.1 mi
High Shoals market data
Nearby city · ~9.8 mi
Alexis market data
Nearby city · ~10.7 mi
Mount Holly market data
Nearby city · ~11.1 mi
Cherryville market data
Nearby city · ~14.3 mi
Dellview market data
Nearby city · ~15.9 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Kings Mountain (~9.3 mi), Crouse (~13.7 mi), Iron Station (~14.3 mi), Waco (~15.8 mi), Lowesville (~15.9 mi), Lincolnton (~16.0 mi), Grover (~16.2 mi), Light Oak (~16.6 mi), Patterson Springs (~18.6 mi), Pineville (~19.7 mi), Earl (~20.0 mi), Charlotte (~20.2 mi), Shelby (~20.5 mi), Westport (~20.8 mi), Huntersville (~21.0 mi), Fallston (~21.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Gastonia data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
81,632
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$250,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$60,554
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,145
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.92%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$344,950
Census place type
city
County
Gaston County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
53.74 sq mi
Census GEOID
3725580
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Gastonia
Schools
Gaston County Schools — 56 schools, 30,281 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Gaston addresses may be served by Gaston County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Gastonia FAQ
What are houses worth in Gastonia, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Gastonia at $250,000. Gaston County's current median listing price runs $344,950, up about 1.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Gastonia, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Gastonia, Census ACS data shows a median value of $250,000. Active listing prices in Gaston County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Gastonia, NC?
Gastonia houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Gaston County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
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.
What school district serves Gastonia, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Gaston County Schools for many Gastonia addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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