At a Glance
Median Income
$90,189
$47,100 per capita
Home Value
$269,900
Zillow: $329,194
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
1,980/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Pleasant a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $329,194. 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 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,980/100K. 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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population27,694
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density817/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,189
Per Capita$47,100
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$11,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$269,900
Rent$1,045
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$329,194
Housing Units12,211
Rent Burden21.4%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property1,980/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault100/100K
Burglary170/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation678 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Mount Pleasant was founded in 1835.
The median home in Mount Pleasant was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Batten International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 422 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.