Gastonia, NC vs San Pablo, CA
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
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 23). Gastonia leads in cost of living index (96 vs 140). San Pablo leads in crime level (17.2 vs 23.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 83,942 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+38.0 |
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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D-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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