Michigan
Mount Pleasant is a small city in Michigan with a population of 21,420. Residents earn $39,924 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Pleasant receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Mount Pleasant offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $39,924, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $168,700, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Mount Pleasant is below the national average at 240 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,872 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Mount Pleasant experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 92.3% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.7% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,924 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,323 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $981 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,263 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,405 |
| County GDP | $3,266M |
| Restaurants | 160 |
| Healthcare | 213 |
| Retail | 228 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,371 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.18% |
| Commute Time | 14.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $168,700 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $217,160 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $138 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% |
| Price Drops | 23.9% |
| Inventory | 67 |
| Census Median Rent | $870 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 35.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,371 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.18% |
| Obesity | 44.4% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% |
| Depression | 30.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,503/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 213 |
| Total Violent | 240.2/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 68.6/100K |
| Robbery | 15.3/100K |
| Assault | 156.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,872.1/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 259.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,563.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 49.6/100K |
| Arson | 114.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 7% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 780 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5967°N, 84.7760°W |
| County FIPS | 26073 |
Winner: Republican by 7.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.9% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,775/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 213 |
| Restaurants | 160 |
| Retail Stores | 228 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 14.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |