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Mount Pleasant.
About
Life in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant sits in a sweet spot geographically—close enough to Milwaukee for commuting (about 20 minutes on average) but far enough removed to feel like its own community rather than a suburb. The median home price around $290,000 is reasonable for the region, and with a median household income of $90,000, many households can actually afford to buy here. Rent is modest at around $1,127 a month, which keeps the area accessible.
Mount Pleasant at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
8.3%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Mount Pleasant: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mount Pleasant, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (17.4%), and 6.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
22.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.0%
of households
Married Couples
48.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for WI
Rent, home values, and income in Mount Pleasant
In Mount Pleasant, home values are 10% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
29.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,552
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $344,631 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Mount Pleasant
Unemployment in Mount Pleasant is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Mount Pleasant Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.8 min avg
How Mount Pleasant residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mount Pleasant, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 51 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mount Pleasant runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
95.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,230
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mount Pleasant Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Racine County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Racine County, which includes Mount Pleasant, the most common type is winter weather, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $37,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Winter Weather | $22,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Winter Storm | $46,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Winter Weather | $74,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Winter Weather | $23,000 |
| 2020 | 18 | Winter Weather | $4.1M |
| 2019 | 21 | Winter Weather | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Winter Weather | $33,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Racine County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Racine County, which includes Mount Pleasant, is typically good.
Median AQI
41
Racine County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mount Pleasant has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.7"
Annual Snowfall
41.0"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
126
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 1.25" |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 1.10" |
| Mar | 43°F | 28°F | 2.07" |
| Apr | 54°F | 37°F | 3.70" |
| May | 66°F | 46°F | 3.49" |
| Jun | 76°F | 57°F | 3.99" |
| Jul | 81°F | 63°F | 2.88" |
| Aug | 80°F | 63°F | 3.35" |
| Sep | 73°F | 55°F | 3.23" |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 2.93" |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 2.18" |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 1.60" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mount Pleasant
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mount Pleasant's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Racine
Froedtert South Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10 mi away · Kenosha
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.2 mi away · Kenosha
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant's student/teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mount Pleasant (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,660 students · in-state tuition $41,000 · 62% graduate · median earnings $59,594 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 522 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 59% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 72 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (72 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
72 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
85 mi awayCities Near Mount Pleasant
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mount Pleasant FAQ
Is Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Mount Pleasant's median rent is $1,127/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $91,616/year. Median home value is $292,400.
Is Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Mount Pleasant's violent crime rate was 95 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1230 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin?⌄
Mount Pleasant has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Mount Pleasant is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,127/month and median household income is $91,616/year. The median home value is $292,400. About 30% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Mount Pleasant is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from