At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$33,743 per capita
Home Value
$262,700
Zillow: $383,244
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
13.2% smoking rate
How Mount Pleasant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Pleasant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Pleasant a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Pleasant residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,743. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,614 business establishments, including 487 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $262,700 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,244. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
24.3% of adults in Mount Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,866
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density514/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$33,743
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$12,962M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,700
Rent$1,055
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$383,244
Housing Units844
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,537/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation595 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed226 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Pleasant was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Concord-Padgett Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 226 Mbps.
There are 487 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.