Cost of Living in Mount Pleasant, UT

Population 3,737 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

85
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Mount Pleasant a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $269,000.

Located 50 miles south of Provo, Mount Pleasant is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Provo's $437,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 88
Rent 80

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Mount Pleasant

The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $269,200 — 12% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,049/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,459/year is 10% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Utah's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 5.9%. The climate averages highs of 62.1°F and lows of 36.9°F. Overall, Mount Pleasant has a cost of living index of 85 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$269,200
12% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$560,664
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
20% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.4x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$737
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,036
3 BR
$1,418
4 BR
$1,699
Owner-occupied 76.5%
Renter-occupied 23.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,049
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,663/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
27.1 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
61.6%
Carpooled
19.3%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
4.6%
Work from home
14.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.5%
Total Sales Tax 5.9%
State rate 4.8%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$67,459
10% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,625
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
10% above avg
Poverty Rate
18.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.2%
Graduate degree 11.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34
Male median age 34.2
Female median age 33.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.1°F
Avg Low
36.9°F
Annual Precip
8.4"
10° 33° 55° 78° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 354253617183908777634735
Low °F 162129344452605849382617
Precip" 0.660.690.610.600.770.660.480.671.260.980.410.61

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mount Pleasant, UT?

Mount Pleasant has a cost index of 85 (100 = national average). It is 15% below the national average.

What is average rent in Mount Pleasant, UT?

The median gross rent in Mount Pleasant is $1,049 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mount Pleasant?

The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $269,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Mount Pleasant?

The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $67,459 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mount Pleasant, UT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Mount Pleasant is 5.9%. The Utah state income tax top rate is 4.5%.

Is Mount Pleasant, UT affordable?

Yes, Mount Pleasant is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 85 — about 15% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Mount Pleasant?

Mount Pleasant has average high temperatures of 62.1°F and average lows of 36.9°F. Annual precipitation is 8.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Mount Pleasant at a Glance

Population
3,737
Median Income
$67,459
Home Value
$269,200
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg High Temp
62.1°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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