Gastonia, NC
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$263 Avg asking sale price
$17 Avg asking lease rate
24,170 SF Avg unit lease size
18,784 SF Avg building size for sale
6.35% Average cap rate

Gastonia's Demographic Profile

Gastonia has 32,767 households and a median income of $49,731, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +6% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 82,153
# Households 32,767
Median age 39
Median household income $49,731
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 15,061
5-year population change +6%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Gastonia $281 18,177 SF
Dallas $639 4,987 SF
Bessemer City $152 5,070 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Gastonia $142 3,700 SF 8.33%
Charlotte $241 34,780 SF 5.83%
Fort Mill $286 8,924 SF 6.24%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Gastonia

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Eastside Plaza

Gastonia, NC 28054

  • 7,650 SF Office Building
  • 5.92% Cap Rate
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

4 Parcel Investment Opportunity

Gastonia, NC

  • $3,000,000
For Sale

30.94 ACRES,810 MTN.CREST DRIVE,KINGS MTN.,NC

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

  • 30.94 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

37.39 ACRES - 30 minutes from CHARLOTTE!!!

Dallas, NC 28034

  • 37.89 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $849,000
For Sale

4515/4521 Beatty Rd

Gastonia, NC 28056

  • 6,026 SF Office Building
  • $749,000
For Sale

Main at Chester Professional Plaza

Gastonia, NC 28052

  • 8,555 SF Office Building
  • 6.35% Cap Rate
  • $2,021,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Gastonia pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Gastonia $263 18,784 SF
Ranlo $262 11,785 SF
Lowell $193 45,467 SF
Cramerton $311 4,386 SF
Dallas $435 5,272 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Gastonia alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Gastonia or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Gastonia 82,153 32,767 39 $49,731 2 15,061 6%
Ranlo 3,905 1,453 37 $63,858 3 424 5%
Lowell 3,791 1,537 39 $40,469 3 508 6%
Cramerton 6,415 2,803 42 $73,287 2 856 10%
Dallas 5,847 2,292 37 $50,780 3 897 6%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Gastonia, NC and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Gastonia

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Is Gastonia a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Gastonia offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Gastonia?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Gastonia. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Gastonia?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Gastonia. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Gastonia compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Gastonia. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Gastonia acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Gastonia, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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