Gastonia, NC vs Stuart, FL
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
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Stuart leads in crime level (8.4 vs 23.3). Gastonia leads in cost of living index (96 vs 109). Stuart leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 83,942 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | R+31.1 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Gastonia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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