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Mount Pleasant

#1 in Best Places to Live in Charleston Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in South Carolina
  • 106 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Mount Pleasant is a town in South Carolina with a population of 80,661. Mount Pleasant is in Charleston County and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Living in Mount Pleasant offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Mount Pleasant there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Mount Pleasant and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Mount Pleasant are highly rated.
    About Mount Pleasant...
    Population
    80,661

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $413,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,465
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Mount Pleasant Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      136.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      22.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      193.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,233.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      99.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Mount Pleasant

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $90,454
    National
    $55,322
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    Mount Pleasant Reviews

    106 reviews
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    I moved here 20 years ago when housing was affordable (I am a teacher and my husband is an electrician), there was very little traffic, and the people were super friendly. Since then, I have been very disappointed in the change. It seems most of Charleston and its surrounding towns have lost most of it small town charm. It used to be easy to go to Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Folly Beach and even Kiawah in a short amount of time. Now, it could easily take double that time because of our new traffic problem. Housing prices are going through the roof and forcing many residents to move away. Along with the growth is the new found "snooty" attitudes we see from the new residents. Don't even think about buying a home on the islands as prices have tripled since we moved here! So sad about all the change. I guess everyone found out about our hidden paradise.
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    Often a far drive to most areas but beautiful scenery. When you do reach the stores they’re all in the same area from food to shopping to even spa or crafts! The distance and traffic only put a damper on your time IF you take the single roads that have limited exits or passing lane room. Crime is not high because cops are always around and accessible! Never smells like drugs etc in housing areas due to the higher standards of families there - not exactly a college kid/student scene. More of a home like feel with multiple parks and wooded areas.
    Mount Pleasant is a growing community outside of Charleston SC that offers excellent schools, arts and community events and provides a safe environment in which to raise a family or retire. The community is beatutiful and has access to other towns that allows one to explore the South Carolina coast with ease. The growth of the community is increasing year over year and this is somewhat distressing as the small town feel has decreased over the last 10 to 15 years. Additionally, the expansion of homes in the area has diminished the natural beauty of the area as more and more tree lined roads have been cleared to add housing communities