2021 Best Places to Live in Cleveland County

Boiling Springs

• Town in North Carolina
• Rating 4.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: Boiling Springs is a quiet community perfectly situated in the western Piedmont region of North Carolina. Boiling Springs is less than an hour drive from the Charlotte Airport, and about an hour drive from Asheville North Carolina and Greenville South Carolina. Gardner Webb University is located right in our downtown and our community features recreational opportunities including the Ruby C Hunt YMCA and the Broad River Greenway.
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• grade A

• grade A minus

• 4,565 Population

Shelby

• Town in North Carolina
• Rating 3.63 out of 5  59 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in the town of Shelby my entire life and I wouldn't change it for any amount of money. This town is small but the community makes it feel so much bigger. Almost everyone here has generations of family who have placed roots in Shelby. Its hard to find people you don't have some kind of connection to. Shelby has always had a really active community and Christian lifestyle. There are churches on every corner and favorite restaurants lining the streets. Recently, construction has been done to open more shops and businesses. The locals here are very supportive of their local businesses. I have truly enjoyed growing up here and being active in the Shelby community.
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• grade B

• grade B

• 20,007 Population

Kings Mountain

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• Rating 3.79 out of 5  38 reviews

Current Resident: I love Kings Mountain there's great city life. They host events in the downtown areas, which also has serval nice restaurants. They also have the beautiful Patriots Park where they have a new amphitheater and a fun splash pad for kids in the summer. Kings Mountain has rich American history, it has the local Kings Mountain Battle Ground Park. Near that is Crowder Mountain which is a very popular hiking place.
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• grade B

• grade B+

• 11,028 Population

Light Oak

• Town in North Carolina

• grade C+

• grade B

• 1,140 Population

Lattimore

• Town in North Carolina

• grade B+

• grade B+

• 489 Population

Belwood

• Town in North Carolina

• grade B

• grade B

• 999 Population

Waco

• Town in North Carolina

• grade B

• grade B

• 344 Population

Casar

• Town in North Carolina

• grade B minus

• grade B

• 269 Population

Grover

• Town in North Carolina
• Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: I love that community feeling that I get from living in Grover. I am a teacher and love working in a community that has been so goof to me. Grover is a small town where everyone knows everyone. We enjoy sports, church, and spending times with friends and family.
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• grade B minus

• grade A minus

• 638 Population

Patterson Springs

• Town in North Carolina

• grade B minus

• grade B+

• 934 Population

Lawndale

• Town in North Carolina
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: Lawndale is a quaint, quiet town. The only minus is there isn't anything to do, however Shelby is close by for restaurants, grocery & retail shopping, and entertainment.
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• grade B minus

• grade B

• 769 Population

Kingstown

• Town in North Carolina

• grade C+

• grade B

• 492 Population

Mooresboro

• Town in North Carolina
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: I’ve lived in Mooresboro my entire life and will never leave! I loved growing up here now my kids are getting that opportunity. Very close knit community where everyone knows your name! Neighbors are always willing to give a helping hand and look out for each other. Mooresboro also has the very best Independence Day fireworks!
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• grade C+

• grade B+

• 372 Population

Polkville

• Town in North Carolina

• grade C

• grade B

• 479 Population

Earl

• Town in North Carolina

• grade C

• grade B+

• 269 Population

Fallston

• Town in North Carolina

• grade C

• grade B

• 509 Population