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Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina is a city of approximately 60,000 people located across the Cooper River from historic Charleston, SC. Mt. Pleasant is the 3rd largest city in Charleston County and the 5th largest city in the state. Primary access to the city is made via the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, an 8 lane cable-stayed bridge built in 2005. One of the longest bridges of its kind in the country, the Ravenel Bridge offers breathtaking views of the Cooper River and surrounding tidal marshes. Initially occupied by the Sewee Indians, Mt. Pleasant was founded in 1680 by English settlers led by Captain Florentia O’Sullivan. During the Civil War, fortifications based in Mt. Pleasant were used to fire upon Ft. Sumter in Charleston harbor. Mt. Pleasant was also the secret training ground for the nine member crew of the H.L. Hunley, the confederate submarine credited with the sinking of the USS Huosatonic, a 205 foot sloop-of-war used to blockade Charleston Harbor. The Hunley, which sank after completing its mission, was raised in 2001 and is currently on display at the Warren Lasch Conservation Center in North Charleston, SC. For many years, Mt. Pleasant was populated seasonally by wealthy Charleston residents who could afford summer homes across the river. The area still known today as the “Old Village” is resplendent with homes dating back to the 1800s. Boone Hall Plantation (c1681) is famous for its “Avenue of Oaks” and has been the scene of many made for TV movies. Today, Mt. Pleasant is home to Patriots Point, a naval and maritime museum featuring the WWII aircraft carrier, Yorktown as well as the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum. Towne Center, an upscale shopping experience with over 65 national and local tenants is just a few miles up Highway 17 North. I’On Village on the Cooper River is an exquisite model of a traditional neighborhood on 243 acres with 762 home sites, encompassing 6 small boroughs. Often referred to as the “pleasant side of the river,” Mt. Pleasant was named in 2006 by Money Magazine as one of the top 100 places to live in the US. Homes in Mt. Pleasant average in the mid $400s.
Population
| Total Population |
56,553
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| Population Density |
1,350 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
29,377
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| Male Population |
27,177
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| Median Age |
36.02 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
96%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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| Distance to TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
14 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
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| Distance to COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON |
6 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
22,995
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| Family Households |
14,241
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| Average Family Size |
3.22
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| Average Household Income |
$84,580
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| Median Household Income |
$73,970
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
96%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.80
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
1.75
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
2.16
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| Murder Risk (County) |
1.55
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| Rape Risk (County) |
1.72
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| Robbery Risk |
1.71
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| Assault Risk (County) |
2.36
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| Property Risk (County) |
1.74
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
1.64
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
1.70
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
1.65
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
88.5° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
37.5° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
49.38 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
82% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
7.5%
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| Nearest Airport |
CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
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| Distance to CHARLESTON AFB/INTL |
13 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
CHARLESTON (SC) RIVERDOGS (A)
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| Distance to CHARLESTON (SC) RIVERDOGS (A) |
7 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| TRIDENT ACADEMY | SPECIAL EDUCATION | 1455 WAKENDAW RD, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464 |
| EAST COOPER MONTESSORI CS | K - 8 | 188 CIVITES ST, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464 |
| CHARLES PINCKNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 3300 THOMAS CARIO BLVD, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29466 |
| THOMAS C CARIO MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 3500 THOMAS CARIO BLVD, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29466 |
| LAING MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 2213 HIGHWAY 17 N, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464 |
| MOULTRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 1560 MATHIS FERRIE RD, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464 |
| WANDO HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 1000 WARRIOR WAY, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29466 |
| LAUREL HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL | K - 3 | 3100 THOMAS CAIRO BLVD, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29466 |
| BELLE HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 385 EGYPT RD, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464 |
| MOUNT PLEASANT ACADEMY | K - 5 | 605 CENTER ST, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464 |
| PALMETTO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | K - 8 | 361 EGYPT RD, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464 |
| JENNIE MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1256 HAMLIN RD, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29466 |
| MAMIE P WHITESIDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1120 RIFLE RANGE RD, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464 |
| JAMES B EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 855 VON KOLNITZ RD, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464 |
| CHRIST KING - STELLA MARIS SCHOOL | K - 8 | 1183 RUSSELL DR, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464 |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL | K - 12 | 681 MCCANTS DR, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464 |
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
| | Total Sold | Median Price | Average Price |
| 29464 | 1014 | $305,500 | $401,980 |
| 29466 | 861 | $310,000 | $351,668 |
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