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Mount Pleasant, SC
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Mount Pleasant, SC
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 $121,364 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $69,719. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,449 business establishments, including 1,560 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $667,100 , 137% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $865,394. Median rent is $2,026/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Mount Pleasant reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,228/100K. The murder rate is 1.1/100K.
Education
66.2% of adults in Mount Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.