Why Live in l'On
I’On, a neighborhood in Mount Pleasant, SC, exudes coastal and Southern charm with its Charleston-style homes featuring triple-decker porches, Lowcountry-style properties, and custom builds on compact lots. The area is designed to foster community interaction, with lush greenery, including Palmetto palms and large oaks, filling the spaces between homes. Residents enjoy proximity to two lakes and a network of walking trails, reminiscent of downtown Charleston’s Colonial Lake. The neighborhood’s quasi-downtown district at the entrance features restaurants like O’Brion’s Pub & Grille, The Shellmore, and The Square Onion, along with essential services such as a dentist’s office and salons. Grocery shopping is convenient with ALDI less than a mile away and Publix within 1.5 miles. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore six trails offering views of waterways and the Rookery Wildlife Refuge, while the I’On Club provides access to swimming pools, clay tennis courts, and fitness facilities. The Mount Pleasant Amphitheater at the north end hosts outdoor concerts, movie nights, and holiday festivals. Community events are abundant, with a business association bike race, art shows by the Community of I’On Artists, and musical performances by I’Onissimo! Students attend James Edwards Elementary School, Moultrie Middle School, and Lucy Beckham High School, with the middle school highly rated and the high school offering unique veterinary science courses. I’On is known for its low crime risk, making it safer than the national average
Frequently Asked Questions
Is l'On a good place to live?
l'On is a good place to live. l'On is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. l'On is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. l'On has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.2 people per acre and a median age of 51. The average household income is $220,606 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 77.4% of residents. A majority of residents in l'On are home owners, with 5.7% of residents renting and 94.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving l'On can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
l'On neighborhood guide.
Is l'On, SC a safe neighborhood?
l'On, SC is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in l'On?
The median home price in l'On is $2,625,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $525,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.77%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $13,650 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $585K a year to afford the median home price in l'On. The average household income in l'On is $221K.
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Home Trends in l'On, SC
On average, homes in l'On, Mount Pleasant sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in l'On, Mount Pleasant over the last 12 months is $2,370,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$2,370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,400,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$710
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Median List Price
$2,625,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%