A DESIRABLE, AFFORDABLE AND SAFE LIFESTYLE

A mild climate, excellent public schools, low crime rates, abundant housing in a wide price range, ample opportunities for spousal employment, and access to artistic and cultural amenities are fueling the region’s rapid growth. These strong regional factors and the amenities found in the Town of Mount Pleasant make it one of the premier communities to be found in the United States, just ask our residents.

From an employer prospective, the Town and the Charleston Region make it easy for companies to attract and retain key employees, while drawing on a substantial regional workforce that places a high value on area’s quality of life and lower cost of living. Residents elect not to pursue employment opportunities outside the region and are constantly searching for more challenging positions locally. In short, the region workforce offers prospective employers a lifestyle that is hard to leave and a high quality of life that makes it easy for expanding and relocating companies to attract and retain key employees

CLIMATE

The Town of Mount Pleasant’s mild year-round climate is greatly affected by its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway. Summer is not quite as warm as it is inland and an ocean breeze is usually present to provide “cooler” air movement. Typically daytime temperatures rarely exceed 100° F (37.8° C) with high 80’s and low 90’s the norm. Nighttime temperatures are usually in the high 60’s to low 70’s.

Conversely, winters are noticeably milder and daytime temperatures average between 47° F (8.3° C) and 52° F (11.1° C), “very rare” snowfalls inland are moderated by the coastal influence and become rain events in Mount Pleasant. Nighttime winter temperatures are normally in the mid 20’s to mid 30’s and can drop below 20’ during infrequent extreme cold fronts which seldom last for more than a few days, normally followed by a rapid warm-up. The relatively short winter season begins around December and is generally over by mid-February.

Spring and fall are seasons to be experienced—mild and colorful…plan a visit and see for yourself.

HOUSING

Mount Pleasant is the premier housing destination for new residents. With a population of more than 56,000, Mount Pleasant is now the sixth largest municipality in South Carolina. The rapid growth of the Town of Mount Pleasant has fueled the construction of a wealth of housing in new residential developments and planned communities. The spectrum of housing in the Town ranges from exclusive golf, swim, and racquet oriented “gated” communities with custom homes in the $300,000-plus range, to a large number of homes in more traditional developments priced in the $150,000-200,000 range, to a large stock of entry-level homes in the $90,000-120,000 category. Townhouses, cluster homes and apartment complexes provide substantial permanent, transient and temporary housing options. Lower property taxes and a very reasonable cost of living provide more housing options than other urban areas.

In 2003, the median selling price for an existing home in the region was $165,000 (with an average selling price of approximately $230,064). However, housing costs vary greatly by community.

Looking to relocate to Mt. Pleasant? At The Group, we provide Mt. Pleasant Real Estate services for Mt. Pleasant and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to setup a meeting with one of our agents.