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There were 397 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 58 schools in 2026. Gastonia, a city in the United States, had a population of 82,884 in July 2026. For Gastonia, 54.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1936 sources

Population87,067people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,023EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,058EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.68%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime4,364offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 175% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean9.16µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Gastonia?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Gastonia.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,204 per month, while the median home value was US$277,600 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 54.2%, and the vacancy rate was 8.37% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Gastonia recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€784
Utilities, 85 m² flat€129
Mobile plan, 10 GB€65
Internet, 60 Mbps€64
Fitness club€24

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly23.94 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gastonia (Wayback Machine capture 20250523134712)36Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited63.85 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gastonia (Wayback Machine capture 20250523134712)36Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly783.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gastonia (Wayback Machine capture 20250523134712)36Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB65.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gastonia (Wayback Machine capture 20250523134712)36Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home128.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gastonia (Wayback Machine capture 20250523134712)36Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,204/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)8.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,155 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,058 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes2,490 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Gastonia a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–59%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student47%strong on education, weak on safety · range 37–57%
Family39%strong on family, weak on cost · range 30–48%
Retirement41%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 30–52%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 7,085 of 87,067 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$64,059 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Gastonia is 5.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income64,059 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband78.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet7.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet5.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary3,023 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,694 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate5.68 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Gastonia?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,694 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,478of €2,891 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,891
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,155
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€129 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gastonia (Wayback Machine capture 20250523134712) · 2025-12-31− €129
Internet€64 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gastonia (Wayback Machine capture 20250523134712) · 2025-12-31− €64
Mobile plan€65 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gastonia (Wayback Machine capture 20250523134712) · 2025-12-31− €65
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,478
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Gastonia Salary needed to live in Gastonia

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gastonia. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Gastonia. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher88.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools58 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents24.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio8 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents397 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,752 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gastonia when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGastonia highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Gastonia highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Gastonia4,364
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,364 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Recorded violent crimes768 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time26.78 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work0.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport141 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights19Official
Nearest airportCLT3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Distance to nearest airport23 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gastonia. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Gastonia.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Gastonia is 9.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202435Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 11.28 · Feb 13.67 · Mar 17.89 · Apr 22.89 · May 26.72 · Jun 30.5 · Jul 32.39 · Aug 31.44 · Sep 28.22 · Oct 22.94 · Nov 17.17 · Dec 12.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013881 (CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AP)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.111 · Feb 1.61 · Mar 5.11 · Apr 9.5 · May 14.44 · Jun 19 · Jul 21.06 · Aug 20.39 · Sep 17 · Oct 10.22 · Nov 4.33 · Dec 1.39 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013881 (CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AP)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 5.6 · Feb 7.6 · Mar 11.5 · Apr 16.2 · May 20.6 · Jun 24.8 · Jul 26.7 · Aug 25.9 · Sep 22.6 · Oct 16.6 · Nov 10.8 · Dec 7.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 88.14 · Feb 76.45 · Mar 99.31 · Apr 90.93 · May 87.12 · Jun 104.4 · Jul 94.74 · Aug 107.2 · Sep 103.1 · Oct 73.91 · Nov 79.25 · Dec 88.14 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00315913 (MT HOLLY 4 NE)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading40.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.53 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,078 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.31 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.5 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature8.58 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Girona (Spain) ±1.8 °C, Nîmes (France) ±1.8 °C, Reims (France) ±5.5 °C, Latina (Italy) ±1.9 °C, Marugame (Japan) ±2.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 7,085 is not 5.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share5.26 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents7,085 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population306,674 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Population density625.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population87,067 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics86,826 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value277,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes54.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate65.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad8.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents5.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage66.89 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage77.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance12.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher26.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available92.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022232,843 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202222 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over39,142 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home11.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans84.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Gastonia

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Huntersville as a Gastonia alternative in the same region

33 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €5,193 Huntersville vs €3,023 Gastonia+72%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,507 Huntersville vs 4,364 Gastonia−65%
  • Unemployment: 3.2% Huntersville vs 5.7% Gastonia−44%
  • Nearest airport: 12.0 km Huntersville vs 23.0 km Gastonia−48%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³ Huntersville vs 9.2 µg/m³ Gastonia−19%
  • Residents: 68,535 Huntersville vs 87,067 Gastonia−21%
  • Foreign residents: 4.8% Huntersville vs 5.3% Gastonia−8%
Full comparisonMore about Huntersville

San Ramon as a Gastonia alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 3628 km, better on 7 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €7,711 San Ramon vs €3,023 Gastonia+155%
  • Foreign residents: 13.5% San Ramon vs 5.3% Gastonia+157%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,199 San Ramon vs 4,364 Gastonia−73%
  • Median gross pay, region: €5,487 San Ramon vs €3,694 Gastonia+49%
  • Annual PM2.5: 5.6 µg/m³ San Ramon vs 9.2 µg/m³ Gastonia−39%
  • Unemployment: 5.2% San Ramon vs 5.7% Gastonia−9%
  • Nearest airport: 17.0 km San Ramon vs 23.0 km Gastonia−26%
Full comparisonMore about San Ramon

Cities near Gastonia

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Lake Wylie 20.0 km away
Rent
1,580 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,501 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Gastonia, nearest in population first.

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Melbourne87,097 residentsRancho Cordova87,554 residentsBaytown86,561 residentsSouth Jordan87,614 residentsMedford86,494 residentsSanta Barbara86,422 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Gastonia?

The median gross salary is 3,694 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Gastonia?

The unemployment rate is 5.68 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Gastonia?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.16 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Gastonia?

Police recorded 4,364 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Gastonia?

The published population is 87,067 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Gastonia?

7,085 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Gastonia a good place to live?

Gastonia may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Gastonia?

Dallas, Cramerton, Bessemer City, Belmont, Kings Mountain are near Gastonia. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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