Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Gastonia

Affordability in Gastonia, NC

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Gastonia is $1,204, the median household income is $64,059 annually, and 46% of residents rent their homes. With 18 HUD-assisted properties and 765 income-restricted units available in the city, affordable housing programs can provide meaningful relief for renters facing market-rate costs.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Gastonia Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 854 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Gastonia

According to Walk Score, the areas around assisted properties in Gastonia have a Walk Score of 9 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 12, reflecting that most errands and trips will require a car. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

Gastonia is served by 25 public schools across 3 districts, including 13 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high schools, and 1 other, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Gastonia, NC

The median household income in Gastonia is $64,059 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,204 per month, according to the same source.

For households that qualify, the 18 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Gastonia -- totaling 765 units -- can offer rents well below that market rate, with eligibility typically tied to a percentage of the area median income.

• Median household income: $64,059/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,204/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 46% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 18 affordable housing properties in Gastonia have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 1 property falls within a high-risk flood zone, while the remaining 17 are not designated high-risk according to flood mapping data.