In Gaston, North Carolina, the median home price is $300,488; median household income is $67,478; the population is 234,881; schools rate 6.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 389.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 27.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Gaston at a glance
Population
234,881
Median Household Income
$67,478
Typical Home Value
$300,488
School District Rating
6.7
Violent Crime Rate
389.7
Avg Commute Time
27.0
About Gaston
Gaston has a population of 234,881. The median home value is $300,488, 12% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $67,478 (7% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Gastonia, South Point, and Riverbend.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Gaston
6 towns, by population.
Gaston at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Gaston?
- Gaston has a population of 234,881 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Gaston?
- The median home value in Gaston is $300,488. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Gaston?
- Median household income in Gaston is $67,478 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Gaston in?
- Gaston is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Gaston?
- Gaston contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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