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Gastonia NC
Gastonia North Carolina is a major suburb of Charlotte and named for its home county, Gaston County. This region of North Carolina is known as the Metrolina, and the city of Gastonia is the second largest city in the whole Metrolina region. With its central location and diverse communities, Gastonia offers plenty to its residents. Learn more about this great city, and the affordable real estate here.

Gastonia provides a great deal to the local economy as the area is filled with businesses and corporation headquarters. Parkdale Mills, Advance Auto Parts, Caromont Healthcare, Wix, Freightliner and Curtiss-Wright Controls all provide jobs and a great deal of commerce growth in Gastonia. Its close proximity to Charlotte and Lincolnton NC makes it an easy commuter area, and most residents are employed in various industries throughout the Metrolina region. Interstate 85 links the city of Gastonia with Charlotte to the north, and Spartanburg and Greenville to the south, making travel quite easy. Highway 321 also runs through Gastonia and provides a quick connection to Interstate 40 and the city of Hickory.

Gastonia’s location close to Charlotte does not just benefit its economy; the schools, healthcare, and cultural happenings are also wonderful in Gastonia because of Charlotte's proximity. Both Belmont-Abbey College and Gaston College are institutions for higher education that are located in Gaston County, and many students call Gastonia home.

Museums and cultural spots abound here as well. The Schiele Museum of Natural History is located just near the downtown region and is an excellent place to visit. Theatre programs, concerts and live music are a large part of Gastonia’s arts scene, and many notable events take place here each year. Naturalists enjoy Crowders Mountain State Park, part of which is within the Gastonia city limits. With an elevation of 1,625, this scenic area is near King’s Mountain and offers some great activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Gastonia is not just a backdoor to Charlotte, it is a thriving city with its own unique communities and atmosphere. With an excellent location and affordable real estate, people all over the region choose to make Gaston County North Carolina their new home. At Century 21 Town and Country Real Estate we specialize in real estate in the Metrolina, Lincoln County region. Browse our listings of real estate just outside of Gastonia, in Lincolnton, and learn more about this incredible region!

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