How many renters in Mount Pleasant, SC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.3% (±7.7 points) of renting households in Mount Pleasant, SC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.3% (±7.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.2% (±7.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.3% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mount Pleasant
| Share of income spent on rent | Mount Pleasant | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.0% (±3.2 points) | 11.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.2% (±3.3 points) | 11.3% | 12.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.1% (±2.9 points) | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±5.5 points) | 12.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±3.0 points) | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.2% (±7.1 points) | 44.8% | 42.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Mount Pleasant against Charleston County, its state and the nation
| Mount Pleasant | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.3% (±7.7 points) | 53.4% (±2.5 points) | 52.1% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.2% (±7.1 points) | 44.8% (±2.2 points) | 42.8% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.3% (±4.2 points) | 32.0% (±1.3 points) | 31.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,509 (±$15,779) | $56,259 (±$3,206) | $43,796 (±$694) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,159 (±$118) | $1,620 (±$36) | $1,180 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Mount Pleasant, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Charleston County (53.4%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Charleston County, Mount Pleasant ranks 7 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 152 of 375.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Mount Pleasant
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | — | 55.3% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Sullivan's Island | 3.3 mi | 73.5% (±31.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charleston | 6.4 mi | 54.5% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| James Island | 6.5 mi | 46.6% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Isle of Palms | 6.6 mi | 17.5% (±37.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Folly Beach | 11 mi | 100.0% (±67.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanahan | 12 mi | 58.0% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Charleston | 14 mi | 55.4% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goose Creek | 15 mi | 45.3% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Charleston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Folly Beach | 100.0% (±67.0 points) |
| 2 | Hollywood | 93.0% (±32.8 points) |
| 3 | Sullivan's Island | 73.5% (±31.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Awendaw | 60.0% (±106.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Rockville | 60.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 6 | North Charleston | 55.4% (±4.7 points) |
| 7 | Mount Pleasant | 55.3% (±7.7 points) |
| 8 | Charleston | 54.5% (±3.4 points) |
| 9 | Ravenel | 50.0% (±42.3 points) |
| 10 | Seabrook Island | 48.6% (±73.4 points) |
| 11 | James Island | 46.6% (±25.5 points) |
| 12 | Isle of Palms | 17.5% (±37.7 points) |
| 13 | Lincolnville | 16.2% (±16.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Charleston County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mount Pleasant
Are renters in Mount Pleasant rent-burdened?
55.3% of renting households in Mount Pleasant pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Mount Pleasant spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mount Pleasant, SC spends 33.3% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Pleasant town, South Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Pleasant town, South Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Pleasant town, South Carolina
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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