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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
John Currid
WR Western Reserve Real Estate
(216) 279-6984
39 Total Sales
2 in Mount Pleasant
$34K - $111K Price Range
Johnny Kincaid
LPT Realty
(725) 800-7473
31 Total Sales
1 in Mount Pleasant
$20,000 Price
Keyano Burgess
Lokal Real Estate, LLC.
(216) 999-3997
131 Total Sales
7 in Mount Pleasant
$50K - $135K Price Range
Michael Cancelliere
Howard Hanna
(216) 238-0647
73 Total Sales
1 in Mount Pleasant
$80,000 Price
Robert Weaver
McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
(440) 754-7399
48 Total Sales
1 in Mount Pleasant
$60,000 Price
Noureddine Chehade
EXP Realty, LLC.
(216) 284-3732
392 Total Sales
1 in Mount Pleasant
$214,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mount Pleasant | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Mount Pleasant, Cleveland sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Pleasant, Cleveland over the last 12 months is $92,500, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$100,000
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Median Sale Price
$92,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$93,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$147,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$55,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
117
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$67
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Number of Homes
2,904
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Number of Homes for Sale
37
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Median Year Built
1924
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Months of Supply
3.80
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,333
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,083
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,849
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
700
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
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$800 per month
$1,100 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
58
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Median Rent
$1,100
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,350
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,500
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,200
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,250
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Median Condo Rent
$1,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$950
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Total Population
11,612
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Median Age
40
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Population Density
12 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$27,291
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$37,510
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High School Graduates
85.1%
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College Graduates
9.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
2.4%
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% Population in Labor Force
49.9%
Below the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
33''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
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Annual Snowfall
64''
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Bikeability
Walkability
Transit
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A close community and longstanding shopping district define this Cleveland suburb
Revitalized neighborhood with homeownership opportunities, access to major parks
A historic, industrial neighborhood with a strong community spirit
A community on the brink of revitalization with the aid of new investments
Historic district from the 1890s with proximity to University Circle amenities
A southeast Cleveland neighborhood on the brink of a rebirth
