Clarksville, TN vs Gastonia, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Clarksville
67.7
#1391 nationally
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
Clarksville leads in crime level (11.2 vs 23.3). Gastonia leads in walk score (23 vs 18). Clarksville leads in median household income ($62,688 vs $58,047).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clarksville, TN | Gastonia, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1391) | 67.9 (#1368) |
| Population | 180,716 | 83,942 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,955 | $279,555 |
| Median Household Income | $62,688 | $58,047 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 23.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.4 | R+25.0 |
D+
67.7 Score
Clarksville, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$321,955
Population
180,716
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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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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