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Pleasant Garden, NC
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Pleasant Garden, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Pleasant Garden a Good Place to Live?
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 1.0% (72% 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 $307,857. 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.
Safety & Crime
Pleasant Garden reports 408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 12,752/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.