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Gastonia, NC home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$267K1-yr changeDown0.9%

The typical home value in Gastonia, NC is $267K as of September 2026, down 0.9% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Gastonia ZIP code, the median list price is $291K and homes spend a median of 74 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Gastonia, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$267K
1-yr changeMedian across Gastonia ZIPs
-0.9%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in Gastonia
3
County
Gaston County

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12-month value trend

-0.9% over 12 months

Typical home value in Gastonia over the last 12 months: $269K in Sep 2025 to $267K in Sep 2026 (-0.9%).

Sep 2025$269K

Sep 2026$267K

Median Zillow home value index across Gastonia's ZIP codes.

Context

Gastonia's citywide typical home value was $266,983 as of September 2026, down 0.9% over the past year. The median list price was $290,950, while 23.5% of listings had a price cut. Homes spent a median 74 days on the market, and buyers could choose from 508 homes for sale. New listings totaled 182 in September 2026. For a homeowner deciding whether to sell, the honest read is that Gastonia rewards realistic pricing and patience more than optimistic timing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Gastonia, NC?

Typical home value

$267K

Down0.9%YoY

Median list price

$291K

Days on market

74

Homes for sale

508

Price cuts

23.5%

New listings

182

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Gastonia's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Gastonia, NC home prices over time

Typical home values in Gastonia, NC are down 0.9% over the past year, from $269K in September 2025 to $267K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Gastonia, NC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$266,983-0.9%
September 2025$269,439No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Gastonia ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Gastonia, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Gastonia, NC leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 74 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Gastonia ZIP code, and 182 new listings against 508 active listings across Gastonia, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Gastonia housing market forecast 2027

-0.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Gastonia ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (down 0.3%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Gastonia fell 0.9%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Gastonia?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Gastonia shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (down 0.3%), after a 0.9% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Gastonia ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Gastonia?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 5 Gastonia ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Gastonia, NC home prices.

How much is a home in Gastonia worth?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in Gastonia was $266,983, down 0.9% over the past year.

How long does it take to sell a home in Gastonia?

Homes in Gastonia spent a median 74 days on the market as of September 2026.

Are sellers cutting prices in Gastonia?

As of September 2026, 23.5% of Gastonia listings had a price cut, and the median list price was $290,950.

Are home prices going up or down in Gastonia, NC?

Typical home values in Gastonia, NC are down 0.9% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Gastonia, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Gastonia, NC leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 74 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Gastonia ZIP code, and 182 new listings against 508 active listings across Gastonia, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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