Living in Gastonia
Gastonia is a large place in North Carolina, United States, home to 74,543 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 30%, #2,837 of 9,771), first-time home buyers (top 35%, #2,737 of 8,006), movers on a budget (top 43%, #5,110 of 12,111).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 47 min and sets around 23:16; in late June it sets around 2:43.
How Gastonia ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 35 | #9,463 of 11,898 | #208 of 324 | Map |
| Low-income household | 47 | #2,837 of 9,771 | #84 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income family | 39 | #5,284 of 8,006 | #146 of 199 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #4,656 of 6,237 | #94 of 124 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #7,911 of 9,474 | #154 of 256 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 41 | #8,481 of 9,474 | #165 of 256 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #8,126 of 10,762 | #186 of 283 | Map |
| Single professional | 38 | #3,692 of 4,537 | #41 of 75 | Map |
| Young professional | 40 | #3,685 of 4,444 | #38 of 74 | Map |
| DINKS | 37 | #2,832 of 3,053 | #33 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,243 of 7,271 | #80 of 150 | Map |
| Commuter | 53 | #5,252 of 6,227 | #85 of 122 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #2,737 of 8,006 | #76 of 199 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 45 | #5,110 of 12,111 | #136 of 328 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 34 | #3,298 of 4,114 | #28 of 66 | Map |
| Expat professional | 43 | #4,959 of 7,271 | #61 of 150 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 29 | #8,628 of 9,474 | #163 of 256 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #14,269 of 18,063 | #481 of 491 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 8 | #13,727 of 16,523 | #381 of 446 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #13,347 of 18,063 | #472 of 491 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #9,756 of 16,523 | #167 of 446 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #5,473 of 21,167 | #56 of 580 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #7,253 of 12,111 | #129 of 328 | Map |
| Coastal living | 54 | #5,866 of 6,413 | #138 of 157 | Map |
| Business owner | 48 | #6,578 of 12,111 | #100 of 328 | Map |
| Digital native | 43 | #3,042 of 4,750 | #19 of 79 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Gastonia 5 km
- Bessemer City 9 km
- Belmont (North Carolina) 14 km
- Kings Mountain 14 km
- Mount Holly (North Carolina) 16 km
- Clover 17 km
- Lake Wylie 22 km
- Cherryville (North Carolina) 22 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.