Mount Pleasant is a small town of 1,776 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $70,313
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mount Pleasant stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mount Pleasant is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mount Pleasant city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.0
Mount Pleasant's overall cost of living index is 97.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mount Pleasant costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mount Pleasant, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$238,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,005
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mount Pleasant's violent crime rate is 153.4 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
153.4 /100k
Property Crime
1331.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mount Pleasant is served primarily by Cabarrus County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mount Pleasant, NC
National Avg
School District
Cabarrus County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
20
—
Middle Schools
9
—
High Schools
13
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mount Pleasant sees average highs of 52.8°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Mount Pleasant's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mount Pleasant roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $238,900 and median rent is $1,005/month.
Mount Pleasant's violent crime rate is 153.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1331.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mount Pleasant are operated by Cabarrus County Schools.
The district has 20 elementary, 9 middle, and 13 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mount Pleasant, NC has a population of 1,776, a median household income of $70,313, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Mount Pleasant averages 52.8°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches
with about 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mount Pleasant, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28124.
The population of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina is 1,776 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mount Pleasant: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $238,900, median household income $70,313, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Pleasant side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
