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Living in Gastonia
Gastonia is a city in Gaston County, North Carolina. It is popular for its nearby outdoor recreation as well as its low cost of living. In addition, residents of Gastonia have…
Gastonia is a city in Gaston County, North Carolina. It is popular for its nearby outdoor recreation as well as its low cost of living. In addition, residents of Gastonia have access to a vibrant downtown arts district, plenty of antique shops, and local museums.
Climate & Geography
Gastonia has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot with temperatures reaching the 90s, and winters are cold, dipping into the 30s. Residents can expect 43 inches of rain, little snow, and 214 sunny days each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are plenty of areas for outdoor recreation near Gastonia. Residents can hike and climb at Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain State Park, and the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. George Poston Park and Rankin Lake Park feature lakes for boating and fishing as well.
Gastonia has several shopping centers and local attractions, including boutique shops, the Schiele Museum of Natural History, and the Little Theater of Gastonia. Downtown Gastonia also features an Arts and Antiques district. For more entertainment, residents can drive about 45 minutes to Charlotte.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Gastonia is below the state and national averages because of low housing costs. Transportation and grocery costs are also below average.
North Carolina does not tax Social Security benefits, but all other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state's flat rate of 5.25 percent. Sales and property taxes in the state are about average for the U.S., and retirees over 65 may qualify for a property tax exclusion.
Health Care
The Charlotte metro area ranks in the top 55 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index.
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, located in Gastonia, is rated high performing by U.S. News. In nearby Charlotte, Carolinas Medical Center is nationally ranked and Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is high performing.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Gastonia, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Gastonia has 43 homes, the largest has 62 homes, and the average communities consists of 52 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Gastonia.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Gastonia stay on the market for around 246 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $493,545, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Founders Landing average around $534,000, while homes in The Villas at Robinson Oaks average around $453,091.
23 communities near Gastonia
163 homes near Gastonia
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,209 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,571 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,988 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,436 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,540 sq ft
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5 beds
|5 baths
|3,900 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,555 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,679 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|3,101 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,432 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,626 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,646 sq ft
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4 beds
|4 baths
|4,552 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,392 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,688 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,651 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,428 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,216 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,216 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,718 sq ft
|Townhouse
6 beds
|5 baths
|4,328 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,923 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,272 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,282 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,156 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,975 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,568 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,733 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,894 sq ft
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4 beds
|5 baths
|3,536 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,568 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Gastonia, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Gastonia has 43 homes, the largest has 62 homes, and the average communities consists of 52 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Gastonia.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Gastonia stay on the market for around 246 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $493,545, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Founders Landing average around $534,000, while homes in The Villas at Robinson Oaks average around $453,091.
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