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Gaston County
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Gaston County, located on the western edge of the Charlotte metropolitan area, offers a blend of lively small towns, historic neighborhoods, and scenic outdoor spaces. Its communities are known for southern hospitality, cultural festivals, and an emerging food and brew scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
227,943
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.29°, -81.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,480
Local Cost
$1,560
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
4.6°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1131 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CLT
Distance
23 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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