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NC area data

Gaston, NC

Gaston, NC.

Population: 2,783 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$110,901
1-year appreciation
+9.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+12.1%
10-year appreciation
+89.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$110,901
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$149,000
Median list price
$369,000
Median days on market
86 days
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.9%

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%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, hurricane, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.5 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
256

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (54 mi)
Nearest airport
Johnston Farm Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+8 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$1,426
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
68.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,040
Average weekly wage
$935
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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