Gastonia, NC vs St. Clair Shores, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
St. Clair Shores
80.1
#93 nationally
St. Clair Shores leads in crime level (5.1 vs 23.3). St. Clair Shores leads in walk score (47 vs 23). St. Clair Shores leads in median household income ($71,481 vs $58,047).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | St. Clair Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 80.1 (#93) |
| Population | 83,942 | 57,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $236,247 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $71,481 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | R+13.7 |
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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B-
80.1 Score
St. Clair Shores, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$236,247
Population
57,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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