Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,090
Population
91,893
Renter Mix
28% Rent
The most pleasant suburban paradise on South Carolina’s coast
Suburban
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Seaside
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Upscale
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Historic
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Scenic
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Charming
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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina sits across the Cooper River from Charleston, offering coastal living with easy city access. This waterfront community features diverse housing options, from properties along Shem Creek to homes in the Old Village district. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,084 monthly and two-bedroom units around $2,508.
The town's Shem Creek area draws residents to its waterfront restaurants and outdoor activities, where you can observe local shrimp boats or explore the waterways by paddle board. Patriots Point, featuring the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier museum, stands as a prominent landmark, while the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge provides direct access to downtown Charleston.
Mount Pleasant seamlessly combines historic architecture with contemporary development. The Old Village preserves some of the area's earliest structures, including the Hibben House from 1755. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Palmetto Islands County Park's boardwalks and recreation areas. As South Carolina's fourth-largest municipality, Mount Pleasant maintains its coastal character while offering convenient access to shopping at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and the Market at Oakland. The rental market remains competitive, with three-bedroom units showing a 2.63% increase year over year.
Explore the City
Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant is a great place to kayak.
Learn about American history at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant.
Residents enjoy biking across the Ravenel Bridge in Mount Pleasant.
Locals love to attend the activities at the Carolina Billfish Classic.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$104,972
Average: $132,045
Education
46,911
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
47,976
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mount Pleasant has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mount Pleasant, SC is $1,781 for a studio, $2,083 for one bedroom, $2,542 for two bedrooms, and $3,015 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Pleasant has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,083/month
782 Sq Ft
House
$4,238/month
1,721 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,285/month
1,142 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,629/month
1,842 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mount Pleasant, SC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
658 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,004 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
834 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
666 Students
Public
Grades K-5
635 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,125 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,119 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,012 Students
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Public
Grades PK-8
432 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,596 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
651 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,673 Students
East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
- Palmetto Islands County Park
- Isle of Palms County Park
- The Center for Birds of Prey
- Fort Moultrie National Monument
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Charleston AFB/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.