Mount Pleasant & the Islands

The affluent suburban corridor east of the Cooper River, anchored by the Town of Mount Pleasant -- the fourth-largest city in South Carolina (pop. ~94,000). Reached from downtown via the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, this region stretches from the waterfront along Shem Creek north through Park West and into rural Awendaw. It also includes the barrier islands of Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms, connected by the Ben Sawyer Bridge. Top-rated schools, beach access, and a booming restaurant scene drive strong demand.