The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28034 sells for about $332,500, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are down 12% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $900 a month.
ZIP 28034 — Dallas
The 28034 housing market is currently experiencing a price correction with a 12% year-over-year decline in median sale price, reflecting broader regional cooling. Despite this, inventory remains relatively tight and homes are selling within a reasonable timeframe, suggesting a transition toward a more balanced market. Data for specific metrics like months of supply and price cut percentages are based on current MLS trends for the Dallas, NC area.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a suburban-rural lifestyle with more affordable housing options compared to the Charlotte core, while still maintaining access to regional employment.
Median prices moved down 12.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 9.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 28034, Gaston County NC
Crime rates in the Dallas, NC area are generally considered lower than the national average, with the community maintaining a suburban-rural mix that is perceived as relatively safe compared to larger urban centers in Gaston County.
Public schools serving the 28034 ZIP code are generally rated as average, with Niche assigning a B- grade to the local school system.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks including occasional severe thunderstorms and high winds, with flood risk varying by proximity to local creeks and the Catawba River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Gaston County industrial and manufacturing base, with ongoing residential development projects expanding the suburban footprint of the Dallas town area.
Property taxes are assessed by Gaston County and the town of Dallas, with rates determined by the combined municipal and county millage; no special MUD/PID districts are widely reported for this specific ZIP.
Residents primarily commute by car toward the Gastonia and Charlotte employment hubs, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban drive pattern.
The area features access to local parks, green spaces, and proximity to the Catawba River for outdoor activities, with basic shopping and dining options located within the town of Dallas.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and limited inventory, with rents remaining below the national median, attracting long-term residents rather than short-term investors.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, logistics, and service industries within Gaston County, benefiting from its proximity to the Charlotte metropolitan labor market.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use, with access to major corridors like US-321 and I-85 facilitating regional travel.
Development pipeline includes several approved residential subdivisions and minor commercial infill projects within the town of Dallas limits.
Gaston County Tax Assessor conducts periodic revaluations to align property assessments with current market values.
Parcels are served by Gaston County Schools and local utility districts for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available for wind and storm-related hazards.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 28034 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.417.8 mi
- District 574.718.1 mi
- Escapology Escape Rooms Charlotte518.4 mi
- Altitude Trampoline Park - Gastonia3.97.8 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.711.6 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest4.419.4 mi
- Daniel Stowe Conservancy4.514.7 mi
- Papa Doc's Shore Club4.218.9 mi
- Shree Sai Gurudev Datta Mandir (Charlotte Shiridi Sai Mandir)4.917.3 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.711.6 mi
- Crowders Mountain State Park4.812.7 mi
- The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium4.67.1 mi
- Martha Rivers Park4.69.3 mi
- George Poston Park4.76.4 mi
- Billy Graham Library4.919.2 mi
- Sullenberger Aviation Museum4.716.8 mi
- Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville4.619.7 mi
- The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium4.67.1 mi
- Kings Mountain State Park4.616.6 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.711.6 mi
- Crowders Mountain State Park4.812.7 mi
- Martha Rivers Park4.69.3 mi
- George Poston Park4.76.4 mi
- Rankin Lake Park4.74.1 mi
- Lake Norman Marina4.917.9 mi
- Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club4.516.1 mi
- Safe Harbor Kings Point4.618 mi
- Lake Norman Motel4.318.6 mi
- Lake Norman Yacht Club4.818.9 mi
- Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club4.812.8 mi
- Pine Island Country Club4.512.8 mi
- Cramer Mountain Club4.710.2 mi
- Lincoln Country Club4.27.8 mi
- Catawba Creek Golf Course3.88.1 mi
- The Barnyard Flea Markets4.31.5 mi
- Publix Super Market at Hoffman Village4.69.3 mi
- Dillard's Clearance Center4.16.5 mi
- Harris Teeter4.612.3 mi
- Harris Teeter4.69.6 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport3.916.1 mi
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport4.426.6 mi
- The Club CLT3.316.3 mi
- Taxi Charlotte. NC Yellow Taxi Charlotte3.526.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park offering recreational facilities and green space.
Provides regional access for fishing, boating, and nature trails.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 15.8% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $279,917 (15.8% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $279,917 (-15.8% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.