For many residents, there’s little difference between living in the village of Mount Pleasant and the city of Racine. “It’s interesting because anyone living east of Interstate 94 is in Racine County. It’s always been like that growing up — we are all from Racine,” says George Baumgardt, Parks and Recreation Manager of the Village of Mount Pleasant. “Besides street color signs, we all share the same people.” However, Mount Pleasant has set itself apart, as tech giant Microsoft is investing $3.3 billion in a new data center campus. Once the project is completed, the campus will create enough jobs to make it the leading employer in the area. Community involvement is also key in this city, as it participates in National Night Out, an annual event that promotes the partnership between police and the local community.
Mount Pleasant is right across the highway from Racine.
Microsoft is investing $3.3 billion in a new data center campus in Mount Pleasant.
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Summer, cost-effective programs offered at Mount Pleasant parks
Parks in the village of Mount Pleasant feature over 300 acres of greenspace that include baseball diamonds, trails, and shelters for picnics. “The most popular is the Campus Park, a 45-acre park that has something for everyone, especially in the summertime,” says Baumgardt. The parks department offers several summer recreation opportunities, from slow-pitch softball to kickball. “The cost is nominal as we are donations, sponsorships, and public funds heavy in mitigating any costs for youth programs," says Baumgardt. Along the Pike River, centrally located within the Village from north to south, lies a corridor with fishing areas, leading to a multi-use 6.5-mile trail accessible to all Mount Pleasant residents.
Walk from Hickory Ridge to Mt. Pleasant on a trail along the Pike River.
Campus Park is a popular, newly built park in Mount Pleasant.
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Dual-language programs offered at Racine Unified School District
Racine Unified School District is the primary school district in Mount Pleasant, serving nearly 16,000 prekindergarten through grade 12 students with a C-plus on Niche. The district oversees 18 schools, all of which offer dual-language programs. Students receive 80% of their daily instruction in Spanish and 20% in English. Gateway Technical College - Racine Campus, a community college, is one of Wisconsin's largest state-run technical colleges.
The future of Wilmington is being built at Mount Pleasant High School.
Gateway Technical College in Mount Pleasant is one of Wisconsin's largest technical colleges.
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Homes below the national average
With a population of approximately 28,000, Mount Pleasant residents live in 20th-century single-family ranch-style and bungalow homes. “Mount Pleasant is a very big area with many subdivisions and even rural areas. The place stretches from Interstate 94 to the lake,” says Shannyn Franklin, real estate agent for Re/Max Newport Elite. The median home price in Mount Pleasant is $285,000, about two times below the national average. New, contemporary ranch-style and colonial homes with expansive front lawns typically cost between $500,000 and $600,000.
20th-century single-family ranch-style homes are popular in Mount Pleasant.
Colonial homes with expansive front lawns can be found in Mount Pleasant.
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Big-box retail and national chain restaurants along Durand Avenue
At the intersection of Green Bay Road and Durand Avenue sits big-box retailers like Barnes & Noble, Michaels, Best Buy, and Pick ‘n Save, a regional grocery chain. National chain restaurants like Texas Roadhouse, Red Lobster, and Jersey Mike’s Subs are in the same plaza. Walmart Supercenter, Petco, and Menards, a national home improvement store, is less than a mile west along Durand. On Washington Avenue, north of Durand, locals will find O&H Danish Bakery, a favorite among Racine residents. George Porgie’s Treefort Restaurant, a family-friendly restaurant serving homemade Wisconsin custard and Jose’s Blue Sombrero, an authentic Mexican cantina, reside on this main thoroughfare.
Georgie Porgies in Buhler Heights serves fresh, Wisconsin custard to Mount Pleasant.
Find all you could possibly need on Durand Avenue in Mount Pleasant.
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National Night Out in Mount Pleasant
Events in Mount Pleasant are scarce, but National Night Out, an annual event that promotes police-community partnership, always draws a crowd. The national event invokes thousands of neighbors to host block parties, cookouts and more alongside law enforcement. Local law enforcement buildings in the area open their doors to include safety and crime prevention informational booths.
You can smell the the Franksville Food Truck Festival from Buhler Heights.
National Night Out take place at the Police Station in Mount Pleasant in August.
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RYDE Racine connects locals throughout city
Bus stops are scattered throughout Mount Pleasant, courtesy of RYDE Racine, the county’s central public transportation hub. Despite the vast greenspace in this community, residents will find most Route 7 stops near shopping centers, specifically on Durand Avenue, the city’s main thoroughfare. This bus line takes locals east into downtown Racine. Ascension All Saints’ main campus, the nearest hospital, is four miles northeast, while Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 20 miles to the north. Mount Pleasant residents should also be aware of Union Pacific freight trains that run through the city's heart, which may bring traffic and unwanted noise.
Low crime and environmental concerns
According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Mount Pleasant's violent and property crime rates have been at or below state and national rates for the last five years. Due to the city's proximity to Lake Michigan, residents should expect flood warnings during wet conditions and could see bursts of lake-effect snowfall throughout the winters.
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