Gaston County

NC · Pop. 61,019 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Gaston County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 61,019.

$/Acre: $5,661

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 214 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 147.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.07%

Combined Sales Tax4.82%

Cost of Living Index92.3

Median Household Income$44,779

Poverty Rate14.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,661

Median Home Price$334K

Acres for Sale4688

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season214 days

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,210 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)296 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K555

Property Crime /100K448

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak