Mount Pleasant, SC
Living in Mount Pleasant
Bikeability21
Walkability21
Commute67
Public Transit20
Affordability21
Public Safety78
Airports52
Hospitals58
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools82
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
87kPopulation+23k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
64%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate12%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree39%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$103kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more20%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Military1%
Sales and office24%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$461kMedian Home Value+$98k (2010–19)
42%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$423 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K28%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mount Pleasant
United States45
South Carolina43
Charleston Metro Area40
Charleston County38
Property Crime in Mount Pleasant
United States48
South Carolina52
Charleston Metro Area48
Charleston County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mount Pleasant
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding77
Tornado23
Coastal Flooding55
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mount Pleasant, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mount Pleasant, SC
Palmetto Christian Academy
4 miles, W
Trident Academy
4 miles, SW
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Mount Pleasant, SC
College of Charleston
10 miles, SW
Medical University of South Carolina
10 miles, SW
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
10 miles, SW
Charleston Southern University
18 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mount Pleasant, SC
Mount Pleasant Hospital
2 miles, NE
East Cooper Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Musc Medical Center
10 miles, SW
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
10 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Mount Pleasant, SC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
76 miles, NE
Florence Regional Airport
92 miles, N
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
96 miles, SW