Primary sources for Gastonia, NC
- Census Bureau profile of Gastonia, NC, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Gastonia, NC, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Gastonia, NC, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Gastonia, NC
Electricity rates in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC ranks 5 of 35 North Carolina cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1979). Gastonia, North Carolina has 81,632 residents in 31,707 households; 50.3% heat with electricity.
Gastonia on the map
Gaston County, with Gastonia marked
Outage risk around Gastonia
Gastonia, NC, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 117 wind and 11 tornado, 156.8 per 100,000 residents of 81,632. Top gust near Gastonia, NC: 60 knots, 69 mph. Damage near Gastonia, NC: $2.0M.
Reports within 15 miles of Gastonia, NC
wind and tornado reports, Gastonia, NC
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- 14'17
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- 7'25
| Gastonia, NC | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia, NC, 2015 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Gastonia, NC, 2016 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Gastonia, NC, 2017 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Gastonia, NC, 2018 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Gastonia, NC, 2019 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Gastonia, NC, 2020 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| Gastonia, NC, 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Gastonia, NC, 2022 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Gastonia, NC, 2023 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Gastonia, NC, 2024 | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| Gastonia, NC, 2025 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Who supplies Gastonia
Gaston County lists 5 utilities for Gastonia, NC (81,632 residents): homes pay 11.54 to 13.94 cents per kWh, about $117 to $142 a month at 1,015 kWh, 2.3% to 2.8% of the $60,554 Gastonia median income. Gaston County page.
Facts about Gastonia
- Residents of Gastonia, NC, ACS 2023
- 81,63213 of 35 North Carolina cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Gastonia, NC
- $60,55423 of 35 of those cities
- Households in Gastonia, NC
- 31,7072.57 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Gastonia, NC
- 54.2%17,175 owners and 14,532 renter households
- Housing units in Gastonia, NC
- 34,7213,014 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Gastonia, NC
- 50.3%15,950 of 31,707 homes
- Land area of Gastonia, NC
- 53.1 sq mi1,538.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Gastonia, NC
- 2.3% to 2.8%at 1,015 kWh a month over the $60,554 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Gastonia, NC
- 128NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 156.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Gastonia, NC
- 197917,930 of 34,721 homes (51.6%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Gastonia, NC
- $250,000$1,145 gross rent a month, 5.50% of value a year
Housing and heating in Gastonia
Gastonia, NC: 17,930 of 34,721 homes were built before 1980 and 8,558 in 2000 or later. Gastonia, NC has 23,505 detached houses, 6,116 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 839 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Gastonia, NC
% of homes by decade built, Gastonia, NC
- 8pre-40
- 740s
- 1250s
- 1360s
- 1370s
- 1380s
- 1090s
- 1300s
- 1010s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Gastonia, NC
| Gastonia, NC | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia, NC, median year built | 1979 | 1982 | -3 years | 31 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, built before 1980 | 51.6% | 47.6% | +4.0 points | 5 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, built 2000 or later | 24.6% | 26.6% | -2.0 points | 28 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, detached houses | 67.7% | 72.7% | -5.0 points | 9 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 17.6% | 10.1% | +7.5 points | 25 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, mobile homes | 2.4% | 8.7% | -6.2 points | 16 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, renter households | 45.8% | 34.2% | +11.7 points | 17 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, median home value | $250,000 | $235,000 | +$15,000 | 20 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, median gross rent a month | $1,145 | $1,085 | +$60 | 23 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, people per household | 2.53 | 2.47 | +0.06 | 14 of 35 |
Who lives in Gastonia: income, cars, homes
In Gastonia, NC, 7,137 of 13,570 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 12,007 households moved in since 2018 and 4,965 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Of 38,115 workers in Gastonia, NC, 3,721 work from home, 29,632 drive alone, 379 ride transit and 317 walk. In Gastonia, NC, 9,018 of 31,707 households earn under $35,000, 9,593 $35,000-$75,000, 8,815 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,281 $150,000 or more. In Gastonia, NC, 2,482 households own no vehicle and 18,355 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 11,366 residents of Gastonia, NC live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.2. Gastonia, NC homes: 20,811 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,536 none or one, median 5.3 rooms.
Household income in Gastonia, NC
| Gastonia, NC | Value | Rank in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Gastonia, NC, households under $35,000 | 28.4% | 12 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, households $150,000 or more | 13.5% | 22 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, residents below poverty | 14.3% | 17 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, median age | 37.2 | 15 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 59.9% | 19 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, households without a vehicle | 7.8% | 12 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, households with 2+ vehicles | 57.9% | 16 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, workers at home | 9.8% | 25 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, cost-burdened renters | 52.6% | 9 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, moved in since 2018 | 37.9% | 28 of 35 |
| Gastonia, NC, moved in before 2000 | 15.7% | 9 of 35 |
Cost of living with electricity in Gastonia
Gastonia, NC: 31,707 households at $1,417 a year per home for electricity (Gaston County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $44.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,884 a year per household.
| Group in Gastonia, NC | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Gastonia, NC median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia, NC, all households | 31,707 | $1,417 | $44.9 million | 2.34% |
| Gastonia, NC, homeowners | 17,175 | $1,536 | $26.4 million | 2.54% |
| Gastonia, NC, renters | 14,532 | $1,173 | $17.0 million | 1.94% |
Analyst note on Gastonia
Gastonia, NC counts 81,632 residents in 31,707 households, on 53.1 square miles. Household income in Gastonia, NC is $60,554; 17,175 of its 31,707 households own. 15,950 of the 31,707 occupied homes in Gastonia, NC heat with electricity.
Gastonia, NC has 34,721 housing units, 3,014 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, City of Gastonia, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Gastonia, NC. Gastonia, NC ranks 9 of 35 North Carolina cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (52.6%).
Gastonia, NC ranks 11 of 35 North Carolina cities for the fewest people working from home (9.8% of workers). Gastonia, NC ranks 12 of 35 North Carolina cities for the lowest share of electric heating (50%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Gastonia
Compare Gastonia with nearby cities
| City near Gastonia, NC | Distance from Gastonia | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia, NC (this page) | 0 mi | 81,632 | $60,554 | 1979 | $250,000 | 128 | 9.8% |
| Charlotte, NC | 20.2 mi east | 886,283 (+804,651) | $78,438 (+$17,884) | 1994 (+15 yr) | $351,500 (+$101,500) | 167 (+39) | 25.5% (+15.8 pts) |
| Huntersville, NC | 20.9 mi northeast | 62,458 (-19,174) | $119,951 (+$59,397) | 2004 (+25 yr) | $439,300 (+$189,300) | 169 (+41) | 26.1% (+16.3 pts) |
| Cornelius, NC | 23.1 mi northeast | 32,009 (-49,623) | $114,688 (+$54,134) | 2002 (+23 yr) | $512,400 (+$262,400) | 138 (+10) | 26.5% (+16.7 pts) |
| Mooresville, NC | 30.6 mi northeast | 51,447 (-30,185) | $88,592 (+$28,038) | 2004 (+25 yr) | $348,500 (+$98,500) | 145 (+17) | 18.2% (+8.4 pts) |
| Concord, NC | 32.5 mi east | 106,518 (+24,886) | $84,752 (+$24,198) | 1997 (+18 yr) | $327,600 (+$77,600) | 154 (+26) | 16.0% (+6.2 pts) |
ZIP codes in Gastonia
| ZIP area touching Gastonia, NC | Share of the ZIP's land inside Gastonia | Share of Gastonia's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 28052 (Gastonia, NC) | 44.2% | 35.4% |
| 28054 (Gastonia, NC) | 82.4% | 30.8% |
| 28056 (Gastonia, NC) | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| 28086 (Gastonia, NC) | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| 28016 (Gastonia, NC) | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| 28034 (Gastonia, NC) | 2.9% | 2.5% |
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Questions on Gastonia
Gastonia: what is the electricity rate?
Gastonia, NC has no price of its own; its 81,632 residents are served by one of 5 utilities, and a 1,015 kWh month costs $117 to $142.
Gastonia: how does it rank among North Carolina cities?
Gastonia, NC: rank 13 of 35 by its 81,632 residents, rank 23 of 35 by $60,554 median income.
Gastonia: how many homes heat with electricity?
Gastonia, NC: 15,950 of 31,707 occupied homes, 50.3%; Gaston County 56.9%.
Gastonia: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,015 kWh a month, 2.3% to 2.8% of the $60,554 median income in Gastonia, NC.
Gastonia: damaging storms reported nearby?
128 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Gastonia, NC, 2015 to 2025, 156.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Gastonia?
Gastonia, NC: median home built 1979; 17,930 of 34,721 homes (51.6%) predate 1980, 23,505 are detached and 6,116 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Gastonia, NC renters struggle with rent?
7,137 of 13,570 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many people in Gastonia, NC work from home?
3,721 of 38,115 workers.
How many households in Gastonia, NC earn under $35,000?
9,018 of 31,707, against 4,281 at $150,000 or more.