Relative affordability within tight-knit Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant offers relative affordability within an active community in east Cleveland. People here engage with their neighbors through houses of worship and at community events held by the local recreation centers and library. The neighborhood attracts many investors who rent out multi-family homes, though some buyers are remodeling these older dwellings to join the community themselves.
More housing coming to Mount Pleasant
Neighborhood streets feature bungalows, Colonial Revivals and Foursquares from the 1900s to the 1940s, many with detached garages accessible through private driveways. Oftentimes, it is these paved driveways that separate houses from one another, with functional green space limited to modest backyards. Duplexes are common, with dual front entry doors or a side door, and a second, covered porch situated above the first. Prices typically range between $25,000 and $150,000. Many homes require some upkeep before move in, which attracts investors. Mount Pleasant is "part of an up-and-coming revitalization area and well known to investors worldwide,” says Leilani Bowersock, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty who has sold many homes in the neighborhood.
Cuyahoga County Land Bank Charities, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and the St. Luke’s Foundation, has plans to build or rehabilitate hundreds of homes in Mount Pleasant. The project aims to complete 15 Mount Pleasant homes within the next few years.
Newer modern homes can be found in Mount Pleasant.
Homes with large porches can be found in Mount Pleasant.
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Community members engage through houses of worship
The neighborhood has a plethora of houses of worship that engage the community year-round. These include Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, which hosts events such as a Mother’s Day luncheon and a Community Day in August with a bounce house, music and school backpack giveaways.
The Cleveland Public Library in Mount Pleasant operates out of a former bank.
Mount Pleasant residents worship at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.
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Mount Pleasant is a hub for barbecue
Mount Pleasant has numerous barbecue restaurants. Mt. Pleasant Bar-B-Q is a no-frills spot on the corner of Kinsman and 128th cooking up ribs and pigs' feet. Just a block down 128th, residents can find The Best Thing Smokin BBQ, with wings, rib dinners and sandwiches available for takeout. Closer to the Shaker Heights side of Mount Pleasant, W Bar & Grill serves barbecue staples along with tacos and flatbread pizzas. Aside from barbecue, there's also Samone's Kitchen. Their hefty breakfast menu includes sandwiches with bacon, egg and cheese between slices of French toast. Locals stop by CMB Soul Food for potatoes loaded with meats, cheeses and veggies and "ova loaded fries."
The neighborhood has a Save A Lot for grocery runs, and Aldi is also nearby. In 2024, the local CVS pharmacy closed, prompting a wave of community organizing, as the area already has limited essential resources. Members of the community lobbied CVS to keep the location open, though the store ultimately shuttered.
Locals chase the flavor at Samone's Kitchen in Mount Pleasant.
Residents can enjoy an evening out at W Bar and Grill in Mount Pleasant.
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Swimming at Glendale Park
"Mount Pleasant is a great area," Bowersock says. People here enjoy access to local parks and recreation centers, including Glendale Park, a neighborhood green space with basketball courts and a swimming pool. Alexander Hamilton Recreation Center has an indoor pool and offers classes in chess, karate and basketball. Luke Easter Park is also nearby, a sprawling community space with a baseball field, playground, public pool and roller-skating rink. The park hosts an annual Labor Day parade and festival.
The Mount Pleasant branch of the Cleveland Public Library is a community gathering spot located inside a 19th century former bank building. Patrons of all ages take advantage of the library's offerings and events, from LegalWorks sessions providing legal consultation to a Blackout Poetry Workshop that teaches attendees how to use a permanent marker to transform old print media into fresh, original poems.
Mount Pleasant residents can play sports at Alexander Hamilton Recreation Center.
Children enjoy the new playground at Glendale Park.
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College prep at John F. Kennedy High
Cleveland Metropolitan School District offers school choice. Within the neighborhood, students can start at Andrew J. Rickoff School, which serves kindergarten through eighth grade has a C-minus from Niche. Teens may attend John F. Kennedy High School, which also has a C-minus. The school offers college preparatory curriculum in partnership with Cleveland State University, and career technical pathways in manufacturing, welding and more.
Andrew J. Rickoff School in Cleveland provides tutoring and mentoring programs for its students.
Mount Pleasant high school students attend John F. Kennedy High School.
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Downtown Cleveland 6 miles away
People generally rely on cars to get around here. Kinsman Road is the major throughfare here, connecting to downtown Cleveland 6 miles away. Shaker Boulevard runs just north of the neighborhood. Regional Transit Authority bus stops are predominantly clustered along Kinsman Road.
Elevated crime rates in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant has an overall crime score of 6 out of 10 on the CAP Index, above the national average of 4. The neighborhood scores higher for violent crimes than property crimes. Each year, Cleveland Division of Police hosts a National Night Out event at Luke Easter Park to promote community safety in a fun, relaxed environment.
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Parks in this Area
Luke Easter Park
Southerly Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Chelton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Ashby Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Around the World Playground
Football
Soccer
Trails
Odelia V. Robinson Park
Playground
Glendale Park
Transit
Airport
Cleveland-Hopkins International
31 min drive
Bus
Kinsman Rd & E 135th St
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Kinsman Rd & E 126th St
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E 130th St & Abell Av
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E 130th St & Union Av
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E 130th St & Metcalf Av
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Kinsman Rd & E 143rd St
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Kinsman Rd & E 130th St
Mount Pleasant Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Pleasant, Cleveland sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Pleasant, Cleveland over the last 12 months is $398,997, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
11,612
Median Age
40
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$27,291
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$37,510
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.1%
College Graduates
9.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.4%
% Population in Labor Force
49.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
64''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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