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Kings Mountain, NC Area Guide

Delight in small-town living on the cusp of Charlotte

Suburban Scenic Mountain Views Active Charming Historic Affordable Convenient Commuter

Situated about 30 miles west of Charlotte, Kings Mountain is a small town with a rich history. Kings Mountain was named after the Revolutionary War battle fought just five miles south of town and is often referred to as “The Historical City.” Downtown Kings Mountain is teeming with modern fixtures like cozy cafes, luxurious salons, and unique shops in rows of historic buildings.

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Kings Mountain is convenient to an array of outdoor activities. Popular destinations for recreation include Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain State Park, and Rankin Lake Park.

Kings Mountain residents enjoy a small-town atmosphere within close proximity to larger cities like Charlotte, Gastonia, and Shelby. Close access to I-85, U.S. 74, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport allows for simple commutes and travels from Kings Mountain on a regular basis.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Kings Mountain, NC is $813 for one bedroom, $902 for two bedrooms, and $989 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kings Mountain has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$813/month
194 Sq Ft
House
$1,700/month
915 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kings Mountain, NC is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

29 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

24 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bethware Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

North Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

West Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

East Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Kings Mountain Intermediate

Public

Grades K-5

Kings Mountain Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Kings Mountain High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
  • Kings Mountain National Military Park
  • Crowders Mountain State Park
  • Kings Mountain State Park

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.