Concord, CA 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.
Concord
62.4
#1856 nationally
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
Concord leads in walk score (49 vs 23). Concord leads in median household income ($107,789 vs $58,047). Concord leads in crime level (13.3 vs 23.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, CA | Gastonia, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1856) | 67.9 (#1368) |
| Population | 122,315 | 83,942 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $733,409 | $279,555 |
| Median Household Income | $107,789 | $58,047 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 23.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+25.0 |
D-
62.4 Score
Concord, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$733,409
Population
122,315
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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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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