Kings Mountain, NC · Houses & Market Data

Kings Mountain, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Kings Mountain, NC (Cleveland County) — Census median home value $177,700, county listing prices down about 4.9% over the past year. Market data for Kings Mountain houses and the broader area.

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Kings Mountain, NC is in Cleveland County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Kings Mountain and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 11,472, with a median household income of $45,507. Census data puts Kings Mountain houses at a median value of $177,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Cleveland County's current median listing price runs $294,000, down about 4.9% over the past year.

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Market overview

Kings Mountain housing market

Kings Mountain is in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Kings Mountain and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$177,700

Population (Census ACS)

11,472

Median household income

$45,507

County price trend (2025)

2.73% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Kings Mountain market snapshot

Population

11,472

County

Cleveland County

Median Household Income

$45,507

Median Home Value (city)

$177,700

Median Listing Price (Cleveland County)

$294,000

Median Gross Rent

$879/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-4.9%

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Why Kings Mountain

What makes Kings Mountain different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kings Mountain's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $177,700. Separately, Cleveland County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $294,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Cleveland County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.73% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Kings Mountain has an estimated population of 11,472 and a median household income of $45,507, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Kings Mountain's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Kings Mountain

County guide: Cleveland County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Kings Mountain.

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Nearby communities include Grover, Light Oak, Patterson Springs, Waco, Earl, Shelby, Fallston, Lawndale, Kingstown, Boiling Springs, Lattimore, Belwood, Mooresboro, Polkville, Casar.

More North Carolina cities with market guides: Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Concord, Asheville, Greenville.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Bessemer City (~5.1 mi), Gastonia (~9.3 mi), Cherryville (~10.4 mi), Dellview (~11.0 mi), Dallas (~11.0 mi), Springdale (~12.2 mi), Ranlo (~13.0 mi), Crouse (~13.3 mi), High Shoals (~13.5 mi), Lowell (~14.1 mi), Spencer Mountain (~14.3 mi), McAdenville (~15.4 mi), Cramerton (~15.6 mi), Stanley (~16.7 mi), Alexis (~16.9 mi), Belmont (~17.5 mi).

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Census & home facts

Kings Mountain data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

11,472

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$177,700

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$45,507

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$879

County FHFA annual change (2025)

2.73%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$294,000

Census place type

city

County

Cleveland County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

14.59 sq mi

Census GEOID

3735880

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Kings Mountain

Schools

Cleveland County Schools — 28 schools, 14,406 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cleveland addresses may be served by Cleveland County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Kings Mountain FAQ

What are houses worth in Kings Mountain, NC?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Kings Mountain at $177,700. Cleveland County's current median listing price runs $294,000, down about 4.9% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Kings Mountain, NC?

For owner-occupied houses in Kings Mountain, Census ACS data shows a median value of $177,700. Active listing prices in Cleveland County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Kings Mountain, NC?

Kings Mountain houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cleveland County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Kings Mountain, NC?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kings Mountain's population at approximately 11,472.

What's the median rent in Kings Mountain, NC?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Kings Mountain at approximately $879 per month.

What is the median household income in Kings Mountain, NC?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Kings Mountain at approximately $45,507.

Is the Kings Mountain housing market growing?

Cleveland County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.73% annual change in 2025.

Is Kings Mountain, NC affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Kings Mountain's median home value at about 3.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Kings Mountain, NC?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Cleveland County Schools for many Kings Mountain addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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