Charleston County · Charleston-North Charleston · population 95,604
Where Mount Pleasant stands
At or near all-time high. averaging 9.8% annual growth over 5 years.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 31.0 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in Mount Pleasant for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Mount Pleasant has held up across the cycle: home values at $881,041 with +9.8% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Mount Pleasant carries a $881,041 median home with only +0.4% YoY. Premium pricing in a flat tape is the bear setup — you're paying for the trend that already ran while new buyers can't afford to extend it.
About Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is a city in Charleston County, South Carolina, with an estimated population of 95,604. It anchors the Charleston-North Charleston metro area. The population grew 1.3% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $881,041 as of 2026-04, up 0.4% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +9.8% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Mount Pleasant average $2,372 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+2.3%). The composite momentum score is 73 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About Mount Pleasant (Wikipedia)
Mount Pleasant is a large suburban town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. In the Lowcountry, it is the fourth-most populous municipality in South Carolina, and for several years was one of the state's fastest-growing areas, doubling in population between 1990 and 2000. The population was 90,801 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Charleston metropolitan area.
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
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Latest news
- Hicks: Mount Pleasant set out to stop unbridled growth. A decade later, it's succeeded.Post and Courier · 18h ago
- Monte Fried Obituary May 16, 2026Stuhr Funeral Home · 4d ago
- Best Realtor in Mount Pleasant, SC: Kimberly Ritter Recognized for $200M+ in Career Sales and 120+ Verified ReviewsFinancialContent · 23h ago
- Charles Ridley Obituary (1971 – 2026) – Mount Pleasant, SC – The HeraldLegacy · 2d ago
- Fishing for a Cause: 🎣 Tackling the Carolina Ladies Billfish Classic for Share Our SuzyMount Pleasant Magazine · 1d ago
- Ravenel Bridge southbound lanes reopened to traffic following crashWCIV · 22h ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
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