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Mount Pleasant, PA

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Bask in small-town charm in Westmoreland County

Affordable • Historic • Charming • Mountain Views • Scenic • Close-Knit •

Nestled in Westmoreland County, Mount Pleasant is a historic borough brimming with small-town charm. Main Street sits at the heart of the community, boasting an array of independent shops and eateries in historic red-brick storefronts.

Mount Pleasant is the oldest borough in Westmoreland County, honoring its heritage with a slew of well-preserved buildings and historic monuments. Residents delight in Mount Pleasant’s affordable apartments, close-knit community, and relative proximity to area destinations such as Bridgeport Dam Park and Greendance the Winery at Sandhill. Convenience to U.S. Route 119 and Interstate 76 connects Mount Pleasant to Pittsburgh and beyond.

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

28

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Ramsay Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-6

385 Students

6
out of 10

Norvelt El School

Public

Grades K-3

466 Students

5
out of 10

Rumbaugh Elementary School

Public

Grades K-1

158 Students

Rating Unavailable

Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

310 Students

7
out of 10

Mount Pleasant Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

594 Students

4
out of 10
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Points of Interest

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Parks and Recreation

  • Bridgeport Dam Park
  • Chestnut Ridge Park
  • Sewickley Creek Wetlands
  • Mammoth County Park

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Arnold Palmer Regional

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.