Gastonia is the county seat of Gaston County, North Carolina. The city is the international corporate headquarters of the textile company Parkdale Mills which is the number one manufacturer of spun yarn in the world. Other manufacturers in Gastonia include Wix Filtration Corp and Freightliner LLC. Citizens South Banking Corp, State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance and Bank of America are among the key financial institutions. Average income is $43,530 per year. The average cost of a house is $110,500 and the rent is $675 per month.
