Gastonia, North Carolina is located in Gaston County. Located in the heart of the Piedmont section of North Carolina, approximately 22 miles west of Charlotte.
Gastonia is known for its large textile industry and famous textile heritage. The city is the international headquarters for Parkdale Mills. Other major employers in Gastonia include Advance Auto Parts, Caromont Healthcare, Wix, Stabilus, Curtiss-Wright Controls, and Freightliner. The city has a strong manufacturing workforce.
Gastonia and surrounding area is redefining itself as a metropolitan dominated region. The City and the County are fast becoming what economists refer to as a "regional retail center." With the establishment of the City as a retail destination, an influx of shoppers from surrounding counties such as Lincoln, Cleveland, York and Mecklenburg has been noted.
Gaston County offers you a wonderful combination of gardens, parks, historic sites, and shopping delights to make your visit so enjoyable you'll want to return again and again.
Housing Cost
The average home price in Gastonia is $156,000, while prices range from $50,000 to $1,000,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 69,904. Gastonia covers 46.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 816 feet above sea level.
Climate
Gastonia, NC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 28.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Gastonia is 44.80 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 4.26 Inches.
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