Gastonia, NC vs Mount Juliet, TN
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
Mount Juliet
66.6
#1523 nationally
Mount Juliet leads in crime level (4.4 vs 23.3). Mount Juliet leads in median household income ($108,066 vs $58,047). Gastonia leads in walk score (23 vs 13).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Mount Juliet, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 66.6 (#1523) |
| Population | 83,942 | 42,912 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $566,513 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $108,066 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | R+40.1 |
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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D
66.6 Score
Mount Juliet, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$566,513
Population
42,912
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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