Charlotte metro, NC relocation guide
Moving to Gastonia, NC
$319,900Median listing price
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About Gastonia
Gastonia (roughly 80,000 residents) is the county seat of Gaston County and the MSA's third-largest city, about 22 miles west of Uptown Charlotte. Historic textile center reinventing itself: downtown revitalization (new ballpark for the Gastonia Ghost Peppers, breweries, apartments), the Schiele Museum of Natural History, and Crowders Mountain State Park at its doorstep. Strong value play with a genuine urban core.



Home prices in Gastonia
The median listing price in Gastonia is $319,900.
Top places in Gastonia
- Downtown Gastonia
- Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium
- Crowders Mountain State Park
- Eastridge Mall area and Franklin Square retail
Commuting from Gastonia
- About 22 miles west of Uptown via I-85 East. Typical drive: 25–40 minutes off-peak; 40–60 minutes at peak. CATS express bus service to Uptown; no rail.
Gastonia FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Gastonia, NC?
The median listing price in Gastonia is $319,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Gastonia, NC?
About 22 miles west of Uptown via I-85 East. Typical drive: 25–40 minutes off-peak; 40–60 minutes at peak. CATS express bus service to Uptown; no rail.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.