Living in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mount Pleasant · Census data 2020–2024

Mount Pleasant has 27,953 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $91,616 (18% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $292,400, the median rent is $1,127/month.

Mount Pleasant at a glance

Population
27,953
Median age
44.7State: 40.2
Median household income
$91,616State: $77,485
Median home value
$292,400State: $266,500
Median rent
$1,127/moState: $1,087
Homeowners
76.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
Average commute
21 min

Is Mount Pleasant a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%.

Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Mount Pleasant

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mount Pleasant the median home value is $292,400, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,859 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Mount Pleasant$292,400
Wisconsin$266,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Mount Pleasant$1,127
Wisconsin$1,087
United States$1,413

Mount Pleasant median household income

The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $91,616 and the income per person is $48,386. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).

Median household income

Mount Pleasant$91,616
Wisconsin$77,485
United States$80,734

Housing in Mount Pleasant: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
12,366
Owner-occupied
76.8%
Renter-occupied
23.2%
Vacant
3.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1983
Average household size
2.33

Mount Pleasant demographics

Population
27,953
Median age
44.7
Under 18
20.5%
65 and older
22%
Households
11,883
Foreign-born
8.3%
Veterans
6.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White75%
Hispanic or Latino13.4%
Black8.3%
Asian2.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mount Pleasant ›

Education in Mount Pleasant

37.7% of adults 25 and older in Mount Pleasant have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Pleasant37.7%
Wisconsin33.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Mount Pleasant

Unemployment rate
4.5%State: 3.2%
Average commute
21 minState: 22 min
Work from home
12.7%
Drive alone
76.9%
Public transit
0.2%
Walk to work
0.2%
Homes with broadband
92.5%

Mount Pleasant vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Mount Pleasant27,953$91,616$292,400$1,127
Sturtevant6,772$92,647$253,800$981
Elmwood Park526$61,461$229,300—
Racine77,633$57,740$166,500$1,033
Somers8,216$80,488$315,300$1,455
Yorkville3,243$122,936$385,200$1,632
Caledonia25,257$93,152$303,400$1,141
North Bay203$128,750$490,000—
Wind Point1,531$142,955$306,600$2,200

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Living in Mount Pleasant: FAQ

What is the median household income in Mount Pleasant, WI?

The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $91,616, 18% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Mount Pleasant?

The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $292,400, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.

How much is rent in Mount Pleasant?

The median gross rent in Mount Pleasant is $1,127 per month, about 23.6% of household income.

Is Mount Pleasant, WI a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.

What is the median age in Mount Pleasant?

The median age in Mount Pleasant is 44.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).

How long is the commute in Mount Pleasant?

The average commute to work in Mount Pleasant is 21 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Mount Pleasant?

The unemployment rate in Mount Pleasant is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Mount Pleasant?

37.7% of adults in Mount Pleasant have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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