Bessemer City, NC
1 neighborhoods · 13,234 residents · North Carolina
C+
54/100
46
Safety Score
53
Affordability
$51K
Median Income
$163K
Median Home Value
Is Bessemer City, NC a Good Place to Live?
Bessemer City receives an overall livability grade of C+ (54/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in North Carolina. Safety scores C (46/100). Affordability scores C+ (53/100) with a median household income of $51,341 and median home values around $163,300.
About 11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.1%. 64% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 45.
$837
Median Rent/mo
11.7%
College Educated
5.1%
Unemployment
64%
Owner-Occupied
45
Median Age
13,234
Population
1
Zip Codes
Gaston
County
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Neighborhoods in Bessemer City
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28016Gaston Co. | 54 C+ | 46 | 53 | $51K | $163K | 13,234 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.