Living in Mount Pleasant (South Carolina)
Mount Pleasant (South Carolina) is a large place in South Carolina, United States, home to 81,317 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 13%, #753 of 6,227), people who want to live by the sea (top 16%, #1,022 of 6,413), business owners (top 19%, #2,245 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mount Pleasant (South Carolina)
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Charleston, 12 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 59 min and sets around 23:17; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Mount Pleasant (South Carolina) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #3,474 of 11,898 | #12 of 166 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,778 of 9,771 | #80 of 143 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #4,233 of 8,006 | #39 of 106 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #2,846 of 6,237 | #18 of 79 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,038 of 9,474 | #3 of 136 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #3,511 of 9,474 | #4 of 136 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,577 of 10,762 | #1 of 163 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #1,347 of 4,537 | #3 of 33 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #1,240 of 4,444 | #3 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 66 | #1,390 of 3,053 | #3 of 22 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,515 of 7,271 | #30 of 101 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #753 of 6,227 | #3 of 46 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #1,026 of 3,933 | #3 of 25 | Map |
| Student | 69 | #991 of 2,119 | #10 of 23 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,427 of 8,006 | #25 of 106 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #8,693 of 12,111 | #169 of 191 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 61 | #1,313 of 4,114 | #3 of 30 | Map |
| Expat professional | 66 | #2,326 of 7,271 | #2 of 101 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #3,369 of 9,474 | #1 of 136 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #9,080 of 18,063 | #134 of 270 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 40 | #3,457 of 16,523 | #15 of 243 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #13,455 of 18,063 | #249 of 270 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #2,794 of 16,523 | #1 of 243 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #1,583 of 21,167 | #3 of 305 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 53 | #10,316 of 12,111 | #128 of 191 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #1,022 of 6,413 | #2 of 114 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #2,245 of 12,111 | #2 of 191 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #1,265 of 4,750 | #4 of 36 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Charleston (South Carolina) 7 km
- James Island 12 km
- North Charleston 12 km
- Hanahan 20 km
- Goose Creek 26 km
- Ladson 31 km
- Centerville (South Carolina, 5,288 residents) 36 km
- Sangaree 37 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.