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Conover, NC

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A laid-back way of life between Charlotte and the Blue Ridge Mountains

Parks Community Commuter Diverse Suburban

Conover is a cozy small town in the suburbs of North Carolina. With tree-lined streets, safe neighborhoods, and friendly neighbors, Conover will feel like home in no time. Chain dining options, supermarkets, and small businesses make up the commercial sector of this town. Conover City Park is a beautiful and well-kept community green space that’s home to playgrounds, a splash pad, paved jogging trails, and an outdoor amphitheater. Enjoy this city park’s seasonal community events after you find your affordable apartment or house in Conover.

The city of Conover is surrounded by Fairgrove, Hickory, Newton, Claremont, and more. Interstate 40 travels directly through the city, so getting to any of these neighboring communities is a breeze. Conover sits about an hour and a half southeast of mountainous towns like Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, and Sugar Mountain that are known for skiing, snowboarding, and hiking, and is located about an hour northwest of Charlotte. Conover is just a few miles from Valley Hills Mall and its surrounding commercial centers in Hickory, featuring a great selection of retailers and restaurants.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Conover, NC is $843 for one bedroom, $1,153 for two bedrooms, and $1,300 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Conover has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$843/month
507 Sq Ft
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Transportation

26

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

23

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Shuford Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

421 Students

6
out of 10

Lyle Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

446 Students

5
out of 10

Saint Stephens Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

698 Students

2
out of 10

Conover Special Education

Public

Grades PK-12

86 Students

Rating Unavailable

Newton-Conover Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

603 Students

5
out of 10

Conover Special Education

Public

Grades PK-12

86 Students

Rating Unavailable

Conover Special Education

Public

Grades PK-12

86 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Catawba Science Center
  • Lucille Miller Observatory

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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 2025.