Gastonia, NC vs Raytown, MO
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
Raytown
75.2
#493 nationally
Raytown leads in walk score (28 vs 23). Raytown leads in median household income ($64,542 vs $58,047). Raytown leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Raytown, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 75.2 (#493) |
| Population | 83,942 | 29,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $210,880 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $64,542 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 23.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+19.3 |
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
75.2 Score
Raytown, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$210,880
Population
29,097
Crime
High
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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