Gaston, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
709 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$582 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Delaware County
3
Muncie Metro Area
3
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Delaware County
6
Muncie Metro Area
6
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 25
Feb 2 6 29
Mar 3 3 39
Apr 4 0 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 3 6 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, IN State Senate District 26, IN State House District 35, IN
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Schools

Wes-Del Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
Summitville School
7 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Ball State University
9 miles, S • 2.3 star
Taylor University
10 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
49 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Indianapolis International Airport
59 miles, W • 3.2 star
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