At a Glance
Median Income
$54,167
$35,472 per capita
Home Value
$102,500
Zillow: $57,878
Median Rent
$767/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
18.1% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Pleasant residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,472. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,794 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $57,878. Median rent is $767/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.0% of adults in Mount Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population283
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density1,088/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$35,472
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$5,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,500
Rent$767
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$57,878
Housing Units165
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,218 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute43 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Mount Pleasant was founded in 1803.
The median home in Mount Pleasant was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.