Gastonia, NC vs Parma, OH
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
Parma
82.7
#22 nationally
Parma leads in crime level (3.3 vs 23.3). Parma leads in walk score (42 vs 23). Parma leads in median household income ($65,848 vs $58,047).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Parma, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 82.7 (#22) |
| Population | 83,942 | 78,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $220,070 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $65,848 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+31.5 |
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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B-
82.7 Score
Parma, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$220,070
Population
78,951
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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