Gastonia, NC vs Rosenberg, 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
Rosenberg
70.9
#1048 nationally
Rosenberg leads in crime level (6.5 vs 23.3). Rosenberg leads in walk score (35 vs 23). Rosenberg leads in median household income ($66,046 vs $58,047).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Rosenberg, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 70.9 (#1048) |
| Population | 83,942 | 41,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $316,001 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $66,046 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+1.6 |
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-
70.9 Score
Rosenberg, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,001
Population
41,104
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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