Gaston, NC
1 neighborhoods · 2,505 residents · North Carolina
C
47/100
45
Safety Score
48
Affordability
$48K
Median Income
$88K
Median Home Value
Is Gaston, NC a Good Place to Live?
Gaston receives an overall livability grade of C (47/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in North Carolina. Safety scores C (45/100). Affordability scores C (48/100) with a median household income of $47,580 and median home values around $88,400.
About 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 10.2%. 71% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 56.
$822
Median Rent/mo
12.2%
College Educated
10.2%
Unemployment
71%
Owner-Occupied
56
Median Age
2,505
Population
1
Zip Codes
Northampton
County
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Neighborhoods in Gaston
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27832Northampton Co. | 47 C | 45 | 48 | $48K | $88K | 2,505 |
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.