Median Age
30 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 27% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
13%
Mount Pleasant, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$951
Population
19,662
Renter Mix
63% Rent
Have a pleasant time in this Michigan city
River
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Outdoors
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University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan centers around Central Michigan University, which brings approximately 20,000 students to the community during the academic year. Located in the heart of central Michigan, this welcoming city spans 7.8 square miles and offers diverse rental options throughout its neighborhoods. The rental market shows steady growth, with current average rents ranging from $890 for one-bedroom units to $1,413 for four-bedroom homes. Recent trends indicate moderate increases across all unit sizes, with studio apartments seeing the most significant jump at 19.4% year-over-year growth.
The city's downtown historic district preserves its rich heritage while offering modern conveniences, and the Chippewa River provides opportunities for walking, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The community comes alive during Central Michigan University football games at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, and residents enjoy year-round entertainment at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. Mount Pleasant earned its nickname as the "Oil Capital of Michigan" following the discovery of significant oil deposits in 1928, which appears on the city seal today. Notable areas include the Mission Street corridor with its shopping destinations, the walkable historic downtown district, and the neighborhoods surrounding Central Michigan University.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,279
Average: $61,832
Education
7,776
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,568
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mount Pleasant has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
63%
Non-Renters
37%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mount Pleasant, MI is $1,046 for a studio, $953 for one bedroom, $1,009 for two bedrooms, and $1,254 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Pleasant has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$953/month
684 Sq Ft
House
$1,118/month
810 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mount Pleasant, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
280 Students
Public
Grades K-5
444 Students
Renaissance Public School Academy
Public
Grades K-8
435 Students
Public
Grades K-5
271 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
290 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
372 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
652 Students
Renaissance Public School Academy
Public
Grades K-8
435 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
231 Students
Mt. Pleasant Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,020 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
372 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
231 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Museum of Cultural and Natural History
Military Bases
Airports
- MBS International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.