At a Glance
Median Income
$88,482
$37,040 per capita
Home Value
$212,700
Zillow: $314,972
Median Rent
$1,114/mo
14.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
14.7% smoking rate
How Pleasant Garden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasant Garden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pleasant Garden a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pleasant Garden residents earn a median household income of $88,482 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,040. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,042 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Garden is $212,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,972. Median rent is $1,114/month, with 14.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
30.8% of adults in Pleasant Garden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Garden has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,989
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,482
Per Capita$37,040
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$5,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,700
Rent$1,114
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$314,972
Housing Units1,904
Rent Burden14.9%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,479/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation820 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations49
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Pleasant Garden was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.