The city of Mt. Pleasant has a rich cultural background. Historical churches, stately antebellum houses and Victorian buildings still add variety and interest to the local residential scene. Prices for new and existing homes in Mt. Pleasant are substantially less than in urban areas of the southeast. New subdivisions and long-established residential neighborhoods offer a variety of choices in styles and sizes of homes. Also, many of these neighborhoods are within walking distances of shopping, schools, medical facilities and recreational opportunities.