Neighborhood in Mount Pleasant, Titus County

Living in Northeast Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant

B

1st of 3areas in Mount Pleasant
Overall score 66 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mount Pleasant overall: B

Northeast Mount Pleasant covers part of Mount Pleasant, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Mount Pleasant. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Education levels scores low (4 of 100)
  • Health scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library1.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,480
Median rent
$830
Median home value
$105,000
Household income
$47,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
75%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Mount Pleasant

Northeast Mount Pleasant is an area in Mount Pleasant with about 1,500 residents, homes built around 1979, mostly owner-occupied (75%) and 54% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Mount Pleasant is B. That puts it 1st of 3 areas we grade in Mount Pleasant, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Mount Pleasant

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Northeast Mount Pleasant

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 27 minutes, against 16 for Mount Pleasant as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and strong wind as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Mount Pleasant report card

Each grade compares Northeast Mount Pleasant with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $830, homes cost 2.2x income.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $47,200, 0% unemployed.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 314 violent crimes per 100k, 2,127 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 27 min, 12% work from home.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    4.7% have a bachelor’s degree.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    32% of adults uninsured.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    75% of homes owner-occupied.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Mount Pleasant compared with Mount Pleasant

Better than Mount Pleasant

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 24%24 points lower than Mount Pleasant (48%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 75%17 points higher than Mount Pleasant (58%)
  • Home value to income: 2.2x34% lower than Mount Pleasant (3.4x)

Worse than Mount Pleasant

  • Average commute: 27 min66% higher than Mount Pleasant (16 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 4.7%8 points lower than Mount Pleasant (13%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 32%3 points higher than Mount Pleasant (29%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BAnnie Sims ElementaryElementary, Mount Pleasant ISD1 mi
  • BP E Wallace MiddleMiddle, Mount Pleasant ISD1.4 mi
  • AMount Pleasant High SchoolHigh, Mount Pleasant ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Mount Pleasant

Median rent in Northeast Mount Pleasant is $830 a month, 9% lower than the Mount Pleasant median. A household would need about $33,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $105,000, 38% lower than the Mount Pleasant median, which means a monthly payment of about $701 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMount PleasantTexas
Median rent9% lower than Mount Pleasant$830$910$1,403
Median home value38% lower than Mount Pleasant$105,000$170,700$283,800
Home value to income34% lower than Mount Pleasant2.2x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points lower than Mount Pleasant24%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Mount Pleasant75%58%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Mount Pleasant7.3%5.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mount Pleasant197919781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$701
Mortgage payment
$575
Property tax
$126
Median rent, for comparison
$830

Based on a $105,000 home in Northeast Mount Pleasant, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereMount PleasantTexas
Median household income7% lower than Mount Pleasant$47,200$50,515$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Mount Pleasant0%2.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Mount Pleasant14%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Mount Pleasant4.7%13%34%
Average commute66% higher than Mount Pleasant27 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than Mount Pleasant12%3.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points higher than Mount Pleasant8.6%2.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Mount Pleasant88%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Northeast Mount Pleasant

Under 1838%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6436%
65 and over3.4%
Race and ethnicity
White10%
Hispanic or Latino62%
Black27%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.5%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant

  1. 2B-Central Mount PleasantMedian rent $890
  2. 3B-Northwest Mount PleasantMedian rent $940

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BSoutheast LaredoLaredo
  2. C+Colonia AllendeAlton
  3. C+Central EdinburgEdinburg

Questions about Northeast Mount Pleasant

Is Northeast Mount Pleasant a good place to live?

Northeast Mount Pleasant covers part of Mount Pleasant, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Mount Pleasant. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Mount Pleasant?

Renters in Northeast Mount Pleasant pay a median of $830 a month, 9% lower than the Mount Pleasant median. The median home is worth $105,000, 38% lower than the Mount Pleasant median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Mount Pleasant.

What schools serve Northeast Mount Pleasant?

The closest rated public schools are Annie Sims Elementary (elementary, rated B), P E Wallace Middle (middle, rated B) and Mount Pleasant High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Mount Pleasant that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.