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Mount Pleasant, SC
Mount Pleasant · Charleston County · SC 29464
Updated June 21, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$618K
Median Price
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Walk Score
8.9/10
Schools
30 min
to Charleston downtown
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
89/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score57/100
Our Take
Mount Pleasant offers a high‑income, suburban feel with top‑rated schools and plenty of coastal amenities, but its lack of walkability, high cost of living and limited public transport make it a decent place to settle if you have a car. If you’re looking for a quieter, more affordable or more walkable spot, you might want to explore alternatives.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated schools (average 8.9/10)
- ✓High median income and strong local economy
- ✓Scenic coastal location with parks and beaches
- ✓Suburban safety and low violent crime
Real Talk
- !Walk score is 0 – almost all errands require a car
- !Rent and home prices are high relative to the national average
- !Public transit options are scarce, making commutes to Charleston a 30‑minute drive
- !Property taxes and HOA fees can add up quickly
- $High property taxes and insurance in a coastal area
- $HOA fees for many neighborhoods
- $Utility costs can be elevated during humid summers
Best For
FamiliesHigh‑income professionalsRemote workers with a carThose who value good schools
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Mount Pleasant, SC
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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