Mount Pleasant, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Maury County County
Mount Pleasant, TN
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 $49,897 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,512. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,126 business establishments, including 207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $217,600 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,570. Median rent is $812/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Mount Pleasant reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 745/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Mount Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.