Gastonia, NC vs High Point, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
High Point leads in crime level (12.5 vs 23.3). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 25.7 min). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | High Point, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 72.9 (#808) |
| Population | 83,942 | 116,926 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $251,120 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $58,582 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+21.8 |
D+
67.9 Score
Gastonia, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$279,555
Population
83,942
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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C-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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