Gastonia, NC vs Wilkes-Barre, PA
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
Wilkes-Barre
79.3
#137 nationally
Wilkes-Barre leads in walk score (62 vs 23). Wilkes-Barre leads in crime level (11.8 vs 23.3). Wilkes-Barre leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 79.3 (#137) |
| Population | 83,942 | 44,254 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $184,034 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $46,597 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 11.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | R+19.2 |
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+
79.3 Score
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,034
Population
44,254
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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