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Gaston, SC—29053

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$147,000
6.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$54,100
29.4% YoY Growth
Days on Market
39
32.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.7%
Median Rent
$1,600
11.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$900
26.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,600
31.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Gaston, SC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Gaston, SC is $147,000, with a year-over-year change of -6.5%. This indicates that home prices in Gaston, SC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$147,000-6.5%
Single Family $147,000-5.2%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$98,000-2.0%
    3 Bed
    		$140,000-2.1%
    4 Bed
    		$227,0000.0%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.1%
    1 Bedroom
    1.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    19.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    58.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    18.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.0%

    Rental Trends — Gaston, SC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Gaston, SC is $1,460, with a year-over-year rent change of 11.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Gaston, SC is 2-bedrooms: $962, 3-bedrooms: $1,550, 4-bedrooms: $1,830. The most common rental property sizes in Gaston, SC are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 52.5% and 34.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,600$1,460
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $900$962
    3 Bed Rent $1,600$1,550
    4 Bed Rent $1,850$1,830
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    0.5%
    1 Bedroom
    1.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    34.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    52.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.2%

    Property Listings — Gaston, SC

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Gaston, SC is 49. This is a increase of 13.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 7.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$249,0003.0%
    Listing Count
    		5218.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%18.0%
    Days on Market
    		3932.0%
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    Demographics — Gaston, SC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gaston, SC has a population of 20,800, which has increased by 16.6% over the past 5 years. Gaston, SC is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 11.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.4% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		20,80016.6%
    % Under 18
    		27.7%10.4%
    % Seniors
    		10.4%-11.9%
    % WFH
    		7.4%270.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		11.9%10.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gaston, SC is a predominantly white area, with 52.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 23.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Gaston, SC is black, making up 22.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.7% of the population in Gaston, SC, and this percentage has increased by 163.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		52.9%-23.7%
    % Black
    		22.2%8.3%
    % Hispanic
    		21.1%170.5%
    % Asian
    		0.2%-50.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		8.7%163.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Gaston, SC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 231 mortgage originations in Gaston, SC, of which 53.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 79.0%, with 54.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Gaston, SC. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		231
    % Conventional Loans
    		53.0%
    % Government Loans
    		47.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Gaston, SC

    Gaston, SC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		68
    Total Units Section 8
    		68
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		2.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		81.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,030
    2 Bedroom$240$900$1,140
    3 Bedroom-$150$1,600$1,450
    4 Bedroom-$100$1,850$1,750

    Affordability — Gaston, SC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.8
    Median Home Price$147,000
    Median Household Income$54,100

    Gaston, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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