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County Overview

Gaston County, NC

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Buyer's Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Gaston County, NC real estate market currently shows 1,198 active listings, with 388 pending sales. Homes are averaging 74 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 126 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 2.1% year-over-year, from $329,950 to $337,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 231,995  ·  Density: 358.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $64,568

Typical home value: $209,649  ·  Homeownership: 67.6%

Included Areas

Gastonia: 28052, 28053, 28054, 28055, 28056

Alexis: 28006

Belmont: 28012

Bessemer City: 28016

Charlotte: 28236

Cherryville: 28021

Cramerton: 28032

Dallas: 28034

High Shoals: 28077

Lowell: 28098

McAdenville: 28101

Mount Holly: 28120

Stanley: 28164

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
1,198
⇧ 11.8% vs 1,072 last year
Pending
388
32% pending ratio
Median Price
$337,000
⇧ 2.1% vs $329,950 last year
Average Price
$400,184
⇩ 0.6% vs $402,571 last year
Days on Market
74
⇧ 21.3% vs 61 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$199
⇩ 3.9% vs $207/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,715 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.8%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.2%
⇩ 9.1% vs 0.2% last year
Price Increased
0%
⇩ 9.6%
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %