Gaston, North Carolina

Population 1,412

Gaston is located in Northampton County, NC. The population is 1,412, making Gaston the largest city in Northampton County.

There are 4 public schools in Gaston with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Gaston is very low , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Gaston is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Gaston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Gaston include Roanoke Rapids, Roanoke Rapids Township and South Rosemary.

Gaston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 32.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 6%

Crime Rate

57.22% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 153
  • Violent Crimes: 892
  • Robbery: 223
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

72.67% Higher than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Gaston
  • 42.49 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

38 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 36

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Gaston, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Gaston's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Gaston, NC

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $572
  • 1 Bedroom: $575
  • 2 Bedrooms: $757
  • 3 Bedrooms: $936
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,027

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Environmental Hazards

38 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Gaston, NC has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Gaston, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Gaston, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.63°
  • February 44.1°
  • March 51.37°
  • April 60.88°
  • May 69.07°
  • June 77.26°
  • July 80.17°
  • August 78.66°
  • September 72.3°
  • October 61.12°
  • November 50.48°
  • December 44.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Gaston, NC

Earthquakes
Gaston, NC has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Gaston, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Gaston, NC has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Gaston, NC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Gaston, NC: $30,833

Unemployment

Unemployment in Gaston is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 64.76%
White Collar - 35.24%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • G.K. Butterfield

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Gaston, NC

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in Gaston, NC

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  • No retirement homes found in Gaston, NC
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