Gaston, SC

Living in Gaston

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 11
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Commute 51
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 5
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Schools 1
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Residents

1.8k Population +591 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -16 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate32%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$9.2k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military<1%
Sales and office29%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$7.7k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$590 Median Monthly Rent +$93 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -18% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached43%
Mobile home57%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity80%
LP gas3%
Utility gas14%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gaston

United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Lexington County40

Property Crime in Gaston

United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Lexington County44

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 1
Feb 48 4 0
Mar 55 4 0
Apr 63 3 0
May 71 3 0
Jun 78 5 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 80 5 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 64 3 0
Nov 55 3 0
Dec 47 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gaston

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gaston, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gaston, SC

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Colleges

Colleges near Gaston, SC

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Allen University
14 miles, N
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Benedict College
14 miles, N
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Columbia College
16 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gaston, SC

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Prisma Health Baptist
14 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Gaston, SC

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