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Housing Affordability in Gaston, NC
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 30.6%
- North Carolina 28.8%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 51.8%
- North Carolina 48.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 17.7%
- North Carolina 19.5%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $894/mo
- North Carolina $1,631/mo
Gaston has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more7351.8%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more4117.7%
- Renters paying 50% or more5639.7%
- Median rent as a share of income: 33.1%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 16.2%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $444/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 1.8
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston, NC | 30.6% | 51.8% | 17.7% | 33.1% |
| Northampton County | 32.2% | 50.7% | 27.4% | 30.3% |
| North Carolina | 28.8% | 48.9% | 19.5% | 29.5% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Gaston, NC?
- In Gaston, NC, 30.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Gaston compare with North Carolina?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Gaston is 30.6%, compared with 28.8% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates