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B-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B-
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    B+
  4. Nightlife
    C
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    C+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    C+
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Population
3,633

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$131,500
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$726
National
$949
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Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%

Stanley Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    269
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    27
    41
  • Robbery
    27
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    700
    500
  • Theft
    1,536
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    54
    284

Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$49,375
National
$55,322
Children
19%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    3%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    19%
    13%
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    I have lived in the Stanley Area since 1993 and i wouldn't trade my town for the world. Its a small community where everyone pretty much knows everyone and all the young people went or are going to school together. Nothing major really happens as far as crime which makes it a good place to raise a family. On the down side since the town is so small there is not many places to eat but don't worry Gastonia is about fifteen minuets down the road and there is plenty of places there. All in all it's just a nice rural town to raise a family and the high school football games aren't bad either.
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    I love living in a small town where everyone knows everyone. As a community, we always come together to help one another. We're like one big family.
    It's truly a friendly place! When I first moved here I received a welcome basket which was new to me but I was appreciative.