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Gastonia, NC

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The perfect balance between the hustle and bustle of Charlotte and North Carolina’s natural beauty.

Suburb Commuter Public Transportation Rail Service Amtrak Affordable Outdoors Wooded Nature Golf

Gastonia is a small city just west of Charlotte on Interstate 85. The Standard district surrounding Main Avenue cultivates an atmosphere of classic Americana, with historic buildings housing locally-owned storefront shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Most of the city is residential, consisting of quiet streets, attractive homes, and tree-shaded sidewalks.

For weekend adventures, the beautiful forests and dramatic cliffs of Crowders Mountain State Park are perfect for hiking and camping. Numerous smaller parks and golf courses provided excellent venues for more low-key R&R, and shopping centers like Franklin Mills and the Gastonia Mall are close at hand for a little retail therapy.

The relaxed environment and stunning natural surroundings have made Gastonia immensely popular with commuters; downtown Charlotte can be reached in thirty minutes by car or 45 minutes by rail via Amtrak’s Crescent line.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Gastonia, NC is $911 for a studio, $1,182 for one bedroom, $1,327 for two bedrooms, and $1,616 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gastonia has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,182/month
733 Sq Ft
House
$1,676/month
1,365 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

New Hope Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

520 Students

8
out of 10

W A Bess Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

622 Students

7
out of 10

Brookside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

502 Students

4
out of 10

Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

866 Students

3
out of 10

Gardner Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

521 Students

3
out of 10

Southwest Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

804 Students

6
out of 10

York Chester Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

431 Students

5
out of 10

W P Grier Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

610 Students

2
out of 10

Webb Street School

Public

Grades PK-12

148 Students

Rating Unavailable

Highland School Of Technology

Public

Grades 9-12

514 Students

10
out of 10

Ashbrook High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,303 Students

4
out of 10

Forestview High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,081 Students

4
out of 10

Hunter Huss High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,120 Students

3
out of 10

Webb Street School

Public

Grades PK-12

148 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Schiele Museum of Natural History
  • Crowders Mountain State Park
  • Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

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Living in Gastonia

Restaurants

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Gastonia serves up a wide variety of fine restaurants that prepare international fare in addition to American fare. Savor the culinary delights of Asian food at the Jia Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar. This restaurant prepares unique dishes with the freshest veggies, meats and seafood. Enjoy dining in a chic atmosphere for an incredible dining experience. At the Thai House, foodies can indulge in authentic Thai dishes along with Thai artwork decorations crafted of teak wood and regional music.

For a quick bite to eat, Miller & Kasper is a great place nestled in the downtown area. Choose from a variety of 10 specialty hotdogs. From the traditional Carolina hotdog with onions, slaw and chili to hotdogs served with Russian potato salad, there’s a dog for everyone’s taste buds. The Spindle City Café is another gem located in downtown Gastonia, serving up great sandwiches and homemade potato salad in an old world atmosphere.

Shopping

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The Eastridge Mall is a shopper’s paradise with over 80 specialty stores, including Hollister, Victoria’s Secret, Footlocker and Aeropostale. This indoor mall is also anchored by major stores like Dillard’s and J.C. Penney. You can enjoy dining in its full-service food court and at restaurants like Red Lobster.

For those who are antique enthusiasts, the Past Times Antique Mall, Antiques on Second and J. & W. Antiques offer plenty of old stuff. At the Gastonia Farmers Market, shoppers can purchase high quality produce, home goods and crafts.

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