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Kings Mountain, NC vs Waxhaw, NC

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Are people in Waxhaw older or younger than people in Kings Mountain?
- The Median Age in Waxhaw is 5.1 years younger than in Kings Mountain.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waxhaw or Kings Mountain?
- Waxhaw housing costs are 158.1% more expensive than Kings Mountain housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waxhaw or Kings Mountain?
- The average commute for residents of Waxhaw is 10.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Kings Mountain.

Things to do in Kings Mountain?
Kings Mountain is a small town located near Cleveland and Gaston Counties in North Carolina boasting close to 8 thousand residents. Here you’ll find no shortage of outdoor activities - enjoy bird watching on one of many trails or take advantage of great opportunities for canoeing and kayaking along the Catawba River; plus within its historical downtown district, there’s plenty of shops and restaurants to visit as well!

Things to do in Waxhaw?
Waxhaw is a picturesque city located just south of Charlotte that gives visitors access to some of North Carolina's best golf courses while they explore nearby attractions such as Carowinds amusement park or enjoy the serenity along trails that run through the city’s many parks.

 Kings Mountain, NCWaxhaw, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,645329,725,481
 Median Income$42,336  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$202,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.38  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kings Mountain    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I'm 22 now and I've been here my entire life. I truly despise living here now and would not recommend it to anyone, although the country areas and the historical Kings  More

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Over 14 years ago

Beautiful Small Town Near the Appalachian  More

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Reviews for Waxhaw    10 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Waxhaw used to be a good place, I was born and raised here loving the small friendly town and enviorment. The summer parades were amazing as this was an ideal place to  More

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The schools claim to be good but in reality they are just overrated and kind of bad plus the schools are all overcrowded from everyone moving here. No sidewalks anywhere  More

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Over 14 years ago

It is dangerous and arrogant to jump to conclusions. It is not prejudice towards single women, or any women for that matter. It is a growing saddness that natives feel  More

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