Housing
Home prices and rent in Mount Pleasant
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with South Carolina and the U.S.
Census geography: Mount Pleasant town, South Carolina. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Mount Pleasant vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
| Mount Pleasant | South Carolina | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $748,500 | $259,000 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $2,159 | $1,180 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $124,755 | $69,324 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 74% | 72% | 65% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,500 | $461,000 | $748,500 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,257 | $1,629 | $2,159 |
| Median household income | $76,202 | $103,232 | $124,755 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA · Charleston County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent; green figures are the range across 2 Mount Pleasant ZIP codes, where HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $117,500. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $65,800 | $75,200 | $84,600 | $94,000 | $101,550 | $109,050 | $116,600 | $124,100 |
| Very low income (50%) | $41,150 | $47,000 | $52,900 | $58,750 | $63,450 | $68,150 | $72,850 | $77,550 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $24,700 | $28,200 | $31,750 | $35,250 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 17, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Mount Pleasant?
$748,500, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $259,000 in South Carolina and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Mount Pleasant?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,159 a month, versus $1,180 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Mount Pleasant?
The median home value went from $351,500 in 2014 to $748,500 in 2024 (+113%).
What is fair market rent in Mount Pleasant?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA is $1,661 for a studio, $1,731 for one bedroom and $1,884 for two bedrooms; across Mount Pleasant's ZIP codes, two-bedroom values run $2,430 to $2,770. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Mount Pleasant town, South Carolina. Values are estimates with margins of error.