Mount Pleasant, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Titus County County
Mount Pleasant, TX
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 $53,039 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,113. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 855 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $160,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,771. Median rent is $798/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Mount Pleasant reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,631/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Mount Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.