Gastonia, NC vs Grand Prairie, TX
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.
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Grand Prairie leads in crime level (6.1 vs 23.3). Grand Prairie leads in walk score (32 vs 23). Grand Prairie leads in median household income ($76,626 vs $58,047).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Grand Prairie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 72 (#934) |
| Population | 83,942 | 202,134 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $317,295 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $76,626 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+22.2 |
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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C-
72 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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