Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Population 71,883

Mount Pleasant is located in Charleston County, SC. The population is 71,883, making Mount Pleasant the 3rd largest city in Charleston County and the 4th largest city in the state of South Carolina.

There are 12 public schools in Mount Pleasant with an average Homefacts rating of A+. The total crime rate for Mount Pleasant is very low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mount Pleasant is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mount Pleasant property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mount Pleasant include Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island and Charleston.

Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Exceptional
  • No High School Diploma: 2.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 40%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 57.9%

Crime Rate

46.03% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 110
  • Violent Crimes: 114
  • Robbery: 15
  • Burglary: 123
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 994

Registered Offenders

98.80% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Mount Pleasant
  • 0.14 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

38 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 35

Unemployment

Low 2.2%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Mount Pleasant, SC and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates Mount Pleasant's schools as Exceptional, with an overall A+ rating.

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1,332 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Mount Pleasant, SC issued 1,332 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,332 permits, 739 were issued for single family homes and 593 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Mount Pleasant, SC issued 1,211 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,211 permits, 796 were issued for single family homes and 415 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,552
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,580
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,800
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,257
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,894

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Environmental Hazards

38 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Mount Pleasant, SC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Mount Pleasant, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Mount Pleasant, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49.02°
  • February 52.12°
  • March 58.42°
  • April 66.32°
  • May 73.34°
  • June 80.51°
  • July 82.63°
  • August 81.96°
  • September 77.05°
  • October 67.23°
  • November 56.97°
  • December 50.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Mount Pleasant, SC

Earthquakes
Mount Pleasant, SC has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Mount Pleasant, SC has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Mount Pleasant, SC has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Mount Pleasant, SC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mount Pleasant, SC: $100,308

Unemployment

Unemployment in Mount Pleasant is 2.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 18.64%
White Collar - 81.36%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nikki R. Haley
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham
  • Sen. Tim Scott

City Representatives

  • Mark Sanford

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

17 FCC Towers view all

2 Hospitals view all

2 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

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