Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Gastonia.
Updated July 2026
Gastonia, NC has 7 licensed assisted living homes (0 beds, averaging — per home). It sits in Gaston County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.5/10, with 15,493 seniors 75+ growing 12.2%.
Licensed homes
7
Gastonia
Licensed beds
0
total
Avg home size
— beds
per home
County opportunity
6.5/10
Moderate
The Gastonia assisted living market
Gastonia has 7 licensed assisted living homes totaling 0 beds — an average of — beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of Gaston County, it draws on a 75+ population of 15,493 growing 12.2%, with a senior median income of $44,483. See the full Gaston County market or all North Carolina top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Gastonia, NC?
Gastonia has 7 licensed assisted living homes with about 0 total beds.
Is Gastonia a good place to open an assisted living home?
Gastonia is in Gaston County, which scores 6.5/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 12.2%. Current local supply is 7 homes.
What county is Gastonia in?
Gastonia is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the North Carolina licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.