There are 19 independent living communities serving Gastonia, North Carolina. This includes 3 communities in Gastonia and 16 nearby. Independent living costs in North Carolina range from about $20 to $145 daily, with an average expenditure running about $54. The monthly expense averages about $1,617 and ranges between $605 and $4,342. Yearly, the median cost is around $19,404, which is under the US average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Gastonia ranges from $784 per month up to $2,846 per month. The median cost is about $1,650 per month, or about $19,800 per year.
Gastonia is a medium-sized city in Gaston County within North Carolina. It is included in the Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord metro statistical area. While the encompassing statistical area includes 1,215,200 people, there are 102,620 within the city itself. Residents who are 55 and over make up approximately 26% of the community.
The SeniorScore™ for Gastonia is 71. The city's mean household income is $41,000 ($21,000 per capita), versus an average of $41,000 for the state of North Carolina. The mean housing price in Gastonia is $112,500, which is less than the state average of $204,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of roughly 13.78%.
Gastonia has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city receives high amounts of rain annually. Compared to other cities in the United States, Gastonia has a higher than average crime rate, exceptional air quality ratings, and very low water quality ratings.