Conway, SC 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.
Conway
69.1
#1248 nationally
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
Conway leads in crime level (12.2 vs 23.3). Conway leads in walk score (28 vs 23). Gastonia leads in median household income ($58,047 vs $48,161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conway, SC | Gastonia, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1248) | 67.9 (#1368) |
| Population | 27,985 | 83,942 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $289,610 | $279,555 |
| Median Household Income | $48,161 | $58,047 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 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+38.5 | R+25.0 |
D+
69.1 Score
Conway, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$289,610
Population
27,985
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
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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