The Town FilesGaston, Indiana
Town in Delaware County · population 796 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $90,000
- Household income
- $52,292
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 39.2
Gaston is a town of 796 people in Delaware County, Indiana. The median home is worth $90,000, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 87% of Indiana towns, more of a college town than 86% of Indiana towns.
How Gaston ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gaston is worth $90,000, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $52,292, which is more affordable than 90% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $789 a month. 76.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gaston | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,000 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $789 | $888 |
| Median household income | $52,292 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 76.6% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Gaston
| People | Gaston | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Gaston
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 21.3°F. About 40.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.5 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gaston since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 9, 1953 about 0.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Delaware County
Delaware County had 44,772 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,307 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Gaston itself the ACS puts it at 14.2%.
Public schools in Gaston
3 public schools with 882 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School | 6-12 | 451 | 12.9 |
| Wes-Del Elementary School | K-5 | 411 | 13.3 |
| Wes-Del Preschool | PK-PK | 20 | 20.0 |
Towns near Gaston
- Eaton, IN7.6 mi · 1,595 people · home $89,800
- Summitville, IN7.7 mi · 989 people · home $101,600
- Yorktown, IN9.1 mi · 11,548 people · home $186,700
- Muncie, IN9.7 mi · 65,194 people · home $97,300
- Alexandria, IN9.8 mi · 5,149 people · home $97,800
- Upland, IN10.3 mi · 3,821 people · home $203,200
- Fairmount, IN10.5 mi · 2,682 people · home $103,200
- Hartford City, IN11.8 mi · 6,086 people · home $83,400
Gaston questions
Is Gaston, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gaston scores better for retirees than 24% of Indiana towns and quieter than 48%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Gaston?
The median owner-occupied home in Gaston is valued at $90,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,292, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $789 a month.
What is the weather like in Gaston?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 21.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.3 inches of precipitation a year and 23.5 inches of snow.
Does Gaston get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gaston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 9, 1953. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)