GASTONIA, N.C. — Gastonia is ranked as one of the worst 50 cities in America to live in, according to 24/7 Wall St.
The city is ranked No. 45 according to 24/7 Wall St, which looked at more than 500 cities with a population of 65,000 or more.
It factored in crime rates, employment growth, education and housing affordability.
Detroit is ranked as the worst city to live in.
Cox Media Group