Land and home values in Gaston County, North Carolina
Gaston County (suburban, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC) covers 356 square miles and 85 census tracts. Residential land is about $4.36 per sq ft at the county median, from $2.66 in its most rural tracts to $10.50 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $264,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,310 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $4.36 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $189,965 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $47,491 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $9,480 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $264,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $181,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $353,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $157 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,200 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,310 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,620 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,050 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 6.0% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper | 6 | $11.40 | $550,000 | $1,740 |
| Mid | 30 | $5.79 | $344,000 | $1,390 |
| Entry | 49 | $3.69 | $243,000 | $1,260 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection Pointe | Subdivision | $10.60 | $486,000 |
| Stonewater | Neighborhood | $10.40 | $484,000 |
| Belmont | Town | $8.97 | $428,000 |
| Belmont Reserve | Subdivision | $8.76 | $400,000 |
| Del Webb Carolina Riverside | Subdivision | $8.59 | $393,000 |
| Chronicle Mill | Subdivision | $8.27 | $341,000 |
| Adams Bluff | Subdivision | $7.84 | $283,000 |
| Riverside Flats at Alberfoyle Village | Subdivision | $7.79 | $302,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Gaston County, NC?
Residential land in Gaston County, NC is about $4.36 per square foot, or $189,965 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $47,491. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Gaston County, NC?
The typical (median) home in Gaston County, NC is worth about $264,000, with entry-level homes around $181,000 and upper-end homes around $353,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Gaston County, NC?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,310 a month in Gaston County, NC, a 1-bedroom about $1,200 and a 3-bedroom about $1,620 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Gaston County, NC?
Farmland averages about $9,480 an acre in Gaston County, NC (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.