Gaston County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 2026
What is Gaston County, NC’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Gaston County, NC in its market cycle?
Gaston County, NC is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Gaston County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $325K | ▲ +0.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 61 days | ▼ -1.6% |
| Months of Supply | 4.0 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,274 | ▲ +4.2% |
| Homes Sold | 319 | ▲ +3.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $197 | ▲ +0.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% | ▲ +0.8% |
How has Gaston County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gaston County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Gaston County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Gaston County, NC?
The median sale price in Gaston County, NC is $325K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is Gaston County, NC?
Gaston County, NC scores 22 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Gaston County, NC's Alpha Score?
Gaston County, NC's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (63/100) and its weakest is Affordability (22/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Gaston County, NC? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.