Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (2) F
Chattahoochee Country Club
Nightclub
KIPP Pride Stadium
Stadium
Hurricane Stadium
Stadium
Roanoke Canal Museum
Museum
Hoyle Field
Stadium
Roanoke Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) F
Hardee's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
The Mill Coffee and Eatery
Fast Food
Browning's Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
King's Deli Plus
Deli
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
La Famiglia Italian Bakery
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Bobby's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Dwight Hall Recreation Park
Park
Rochelle Park
Park
Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Use Area
Park
Long Park
Park
Emry Park
Park
Ledgerwood Athletic Complex
Park
Chaloner Recreation Center
Park
Shops (4) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
Village Market
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Blue Flame
Convenience Store
Tall Tales Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Pilot
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Gaston.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Gaston is 87/100 - which is 7% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A-

Gaston crime rates are 1,294 per 100k, which is 48% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,082 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
212 crimes per 100k A-
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employment F

The median income in Gaston is $34,049 - which is 29% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$34,049 F
Unemployment Rate
12.5% F
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Gaston Police Department
Police
Roanoke Rapids Police Department
Police
Roanoke Rapids Police Department
Police
Roanoke Rapids Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Gaston home prices are $70,400 - which is 55% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$70,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Gaston graduation rate is 59% - which is 28% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
25% F
High School Grad. Rates
59% F
Elementary Schools (3) F
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
Gaston Elementary
Gaston Middle
Roanoke Rapids Early College High
Belmont Elementary School
Manning Elementary School
Cornerston Christian School
Chaloner Middle School
High Schools (3) F
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
Northampton County High School
Northampton Early College
Roanoke Rapids High School
Cornerston Christian School
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gaston? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dwight Hall Recreation Park
      Rochelle Park
      Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Use Area
      Long Park
      Emry Park
      Ledgerwood Athletic Complex
      Chaloner Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      Chattahoochee Country Club
      KIPP Pride Stadium
      Hurricane Stadium
      Roanoke Canal Museum
      Hoyle Field
      Roanoke Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Burger King
      Hardee's
      The Mill Coffee and Eatery
      Browning's Grill
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Gaston? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Gaston.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Gaston? The cost of living in Gaston is 87/100 - which is 7% lower than North Carolina.
      Gaston
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Gaston? Gaston crime rates are 1,294, which are 48% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,294 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 78

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Gaston? The median income in Gaston is $34,049 which is 29% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $34,04938% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,95836% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      13%

      169% higher than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Gaston a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Gaston home prices? Gaston home prices are $70,400 - which is 55% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $70,40062% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9272% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      35% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Gaston have good schools? The Gaston graduation rate is 59% - which is 28% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      59%

      29% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      47% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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      0 total surveys

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