Mount Pleasant, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
Mount Pleasant, PA
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 $48,963 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,754. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $131,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,603. Median rent is $740/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Mount Pleasant reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 24/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in Mount Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.