Gaston County, NC home prices

Gaston County, NC: the typical home is worth $302,076 as of 2026-05, up +1.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $198/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $34,929 → 2026: $302,076 (8.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $302,076, homes in Gaston County sit 10% above the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 29% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #37 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 50 days on the market, with 24% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.5× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,491/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,679/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Lincoln County, NC ($406,862) · Mecklenburg County, NC ($424,588) · Cleveland County, NC ($215,697) · York County, SC ($393,211) · Catawba County, NC ($297,176) · Cherokee County, SC ($186,792)