Neighborhood in Mount Pleasant, Titus County

Living in Northwest Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant

B-

3rd of 3areas in Mount Pleasant
Overall score 61 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mount Pleasant overall: B

Northwest Mount Pleasant covers part of Mount Pleasant, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Mount Pleasant. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (4 of 100)
  • Health scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
1,420
Median rent
$940
Median home value
$76,000
Household income
$45,300
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
31%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Mount Pleasant

Northwest Mount Pleasant is an area in Mount Pleasant with about 1,400 residents, homes built around 1975, mostly rented (69% of homes) and 46% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Mount Pleasant is B-. That puts it 3rd of 3 areas we grade in Mount Pleasant, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Mount Pleasant

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Mount Pleasant

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Mount Pleasant report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 $940, homes cost 1.7x income.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $45,300, 0.9% unemployed.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    80 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 15 min, 0% work from home.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    1.1% have a bachelor’s degree.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    36% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    31% of homes owner-occupied.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Mount Pleasant compared with Mount Pleasant

Better than Mount Pleasant

  • Home value to income: 1.7x51% lower than Mount Pleasant (3.4x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 88%3 points higher than Mount Pleasant (85%)
  • Average commute: 15 min6% lower than Mount Pleasant (16 min)

Worse than Mount Pleasant

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 31%27 points lower than Mount Pleasant (58%)
  • Vacant homes: 22%17 points higher than Mount Pleasant (5.0%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 1.1%11 points lower than Mount Pleasant (13%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BVivian Fowler ElementaryElementary, Mount Pleasant ISD0.8 mi
  • BMount Pleasant Junior HighMiddle, Mount Pleasant ISD1 mi
  • AMount Pleasant High SchoolHigh, Mount Pleasant ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Mount Pleasant

Median rent in Northwest Mount Pleasant is $940 a month, about the same as the Mount Pleasant median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $76,000, 55% lower than the Mount Pleasant median, which means a monthly payment of about $551 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMount PleasantTexas
Median rent3% higher than Mount Pleasant$940$910$1,403
Median home value55% lower than Mount Pleasant$76,000$170,700$283,800
Home value to income51% lower than Mount Pleasant1.7x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Mount Pleasant52%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points lower than Mount Pleasant31%58%63%
Vacant homes17 points higher than Mount Pleasant22%5.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mount Pleasant197519781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$551
Mortgage payment
$416
Property tax
$135
Median rent, for comparison
$940

Based on a $76,000 home in Northwest 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 income10% lower than Mount Pleasant$45,300$50,515$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Mount Pleasant0.9%2.5%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Mount Pleasant19%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Mount Pleasant1.1%13%34%
Average commute6% lower than Mount Pleasant15 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Mount Pleasant0%3.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Mount Pleasant3.4%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 floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Northwest Mount Pleasant

Under 1829%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6432%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White31%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Black24%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant

  1. 1BNortheast Mount PleasantMedian rent $830
  2. 2B-Central Mount PleasantMedian rent $890

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+La GuadalupeLaredo
  2. C+College HeightsMcAllen
  3. C+El AztecaLaredo

Questions about Northwest Mount Pleasant

Is Northwest Mount Pleasant a good place to live?

Northwest Mount Pleasant covers part of Mount Pleasant, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Mount Pleasant. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

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

Renters in Northwest Mount Pleasant pay a median of $940 a month, 3% higher than the Mount Pleasant median. The median home is worth $76,000, 55% lower than the Mount Pleasant median. A median home costs 1.7x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Mount Pleasant.

What schools serve Northwest Mount Pleasant?

The closest rated public schools are Vivian Fowler Elementary (elementary, rated B), Mount Pleasant Junior High (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.