Apache Junction, AZ vs Gastonia, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
Apache Junction leads in crime level (11.7 vs 23.3). Gastonia leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 28.5 min). Gastonia leads in walk score (23 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Gastonia, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 67.9 (#1368) |
| Population | 41,153 | 83,942 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $279,555 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $58,047 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 23.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+25.0 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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D+
67.9 Score
Gastonia, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$279,555
Population
83,942
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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