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Mount Pleasant Area Facts

  • Mount Pleasant has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Mount Pleasant crime rates are 31% higher than the Newark average
  • Cost of living in Mount Pleasant is 11% lower than the Newark average
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mount Pleasant? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Memorial Field
      West Hudson Park
      Kasberger Field
      Lombardi Park
      Veterans Plaza
      Washington Park
      First Street Park
      Thomas Silk Park

      Entertainment

      B-52'S Lounge
      Prudential Concert Grove
      Newark Museum
      Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
      Paul Robeson Galleries
      New Jersey Performing Arts Center
      New Jersey Historical Society
      Newark Schools Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Burger King
      Martini 494
      Newark Local Beer
      Kilkenny's
      White Castle
      Wendy's
      Dunkin' Donuts

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mount Pleasant? Of all people who commute, 26.8% take public transportation in Mount Pleasant.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      27%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mount Pleasant? The cost of living in Mount Pleasant is 101/100 - which is 16% lower than New Jersey.
      Mount Pleasant
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Newark
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mount Pleasant? Mount Pleasant crime rates are 3,540, which are 103% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      3,540 per 100k people

      55% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29  

      55% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Mount Pleasant? The median income in Mount Pleasant is $33,803 which is 54% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $33,80339% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,50648% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      10%

      116% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Mount Pleasant a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Saint Michael's Medical Center
      Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
      Columbus Hospital
      University Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Unity Drugs
      Walgreens
      Walgreen's
      Bergen Street Pharmacy

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Mount Pleasant home prices? Mount Pleasant home prices are $164,700 - which is 48% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $164,70011% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8708% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      27%

      57% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Mount Pleasant have good schools? The Mount Pleasant graduation rate is 67% - which is 23% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      20% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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