Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
14%
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,166
Population
15,486
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Where life is, in fact, pleasant
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Laidback
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Nestled in northeastern Texas, Mount Pleasant exudes a laidback atmosphere, where residents enjoy a slower-paced lifestyle along with an array of small-town charms. Mount Pleasant’s historic downtown square sits at the heart of the community, touting a slew of specialty shops, offices, museums, and eateries in brick buildings. Downtown also hosts the seasonal Mount Pleasant Farmer’s Market.
Mount Pleasant fosters a strong sense of community with a variety of year-round events, including the Titus County Fair and Livestock Show, Highway 271 Car Cruise, Everything Texas Ranch Run, World Youth Rodeo, and many more. Residents also come together at the town’s many scenic parks, such as Town Lake Park, Dellwood Park, and Heritage Park.
The Mount Pleasant community welcomes the town’s growth while maintaining its Texas Main Street city atmosphere. The many metropolitan delights of Dallas are also about a two hours’ drive away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,217
Average: $59,176
Education
2,261
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,490
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mount Pleasant has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mount Pleasant, TX is $1,233 for one bedroom, $1,010 for two bedrooms, and $2,085 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Pleasant has increased by 11.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,233/month
690 Sq Ft
House
$2,735/month
2,317 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mount Pleasant, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
690 Students
Public
Grades K-5
493 Students
Public
Grades K-5
460 Students
Public
Grades K-5
658 Students
Vivian Fowler Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
404 Students
Chapel Hill Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
236 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
690 Students
Mount Pleasant Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
760 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,521 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
342 Students
Harts Bluff Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
178 Students
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Parks and Recreation
- Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
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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.