Mount Pleasant, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Racine County County
Mount Pleasant, WI
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 $90,189 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,100. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,234 business establishments, including 422 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $269,900 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,292. Median rent is $1,045/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Mount Pleasant reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,763/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.2% of adults in Mount Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.