Gastonia, NC vs Washington, DC
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
Washington
66.2
#1580 nationally
Washington leads in walk score (98 vs 23). Gastonia leads in cost of living index (96 vs 181). Washington leads in median household income ($101,722 vs $58,047).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Washington, DC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 66.2 (#1580) |
| Population | 83,942 | 678,972 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $576,796 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $101,722 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 98 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 25.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+86.1 |
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
66.2 Score
Washington, DC
Major District of Columbia city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$576,796
Population
678,972
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
98
Northeast
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