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Mount Pleasant, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cabarrus County County
Mount Pleasant, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Mount Pleasant a Good Place to Live?
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $368,847. 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.
Safety & Crime
Mount Pleasant reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,841/100K.
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 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.