Charleston, SC vs Mount Pleasant, SC

Charleston, SC vs Mount Pleasant, SC: What the data shows

Charleston, SC is in Charleston, SC while Mount Pleasant, SC is in Mount Pleasant, SC — both in the same state. On home prices, Charleston, SC is the more affordable option at $615,300 median — $2,400 less than Mount Pleasant, SC's $617,700. WYLT rates Charleston, SC as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Mount Pleasant, SC as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Charleston, SC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Mount Pleasant, SC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Charleston, SC has Low flood risk and Mount Pleasant, SC has Low flood risk.

Charleston, SC is the more walkable neighborhood. Charleston, SC scores 49/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Mount Pleasant, SC's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Mount Pleasant, SC has the higher school rating — Charleston, SC rates 8.3/10 and Mount Pleasant, SC rates 8.9/10.