Gastonia, NC vs Schenectady, NY
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
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Schenectady leads in walk score (62 vs 23). Schenectady leads in crime level (17.7 vs 23.3). Schenectady leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Schenectady, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 69.2 (#1244) |
| Population | 83,942 | 68,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $336,283 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $54,650 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+10.8 |
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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D+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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