Gastonia Real Estate
Gastonia offers Charlotte-area buyers a more affordable entry point west of the city, with a historic downtown and easy access to I-85.
Gastonia market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Gastonia, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 23, 2026.
Currently for sale in Gastonia
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Recently sold in Gastonia
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Gastonia
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Gastonia's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- District
- Gaston County Schools
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
- District
- Gaston County Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
- District
- Gaston County Schools
Commute
Real drive time from Gastonia's center to Downtown Charlotte.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Gastonia, from Gastonia Municipal Airport.
ZIP codes in Gastonia
Gastonia real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Gastonia right now?+
There are currently 733 active listings in Gastonia, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Gastonia?+
The median list price for active listings in Gastonia is $295,640. Homes are spending an average of 80 days on market.
Is Gastonia's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Gastonia have risen 2.6% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Gastonia?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Gastonia are none, Stagecoach Station, Avalon.
What schools serve Gastonia?+
The closest public schools to Gastonia's center are Sherwood Elementary, W P Grier Middle School, Ashbrook High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Gastonia walkable?+
Gastonia's center has a walkability score of 61 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Gastonia?+
The typical drive from Gastonia's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 36 minutes (21.8 miles).