Pleasant Grove, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan Area

Pleasant Grove is a small city in Alabama with a population of 9,502. Residents earn $68,344 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
9,502 Population 968/sq mi density
$68,344 Median Income $30,927 per capita
$189,100 Home Value $222,133 Zillow
$1,153 Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,344 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,100 home value, $1,153/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,344
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $189,100
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.3%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,153
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.0%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.0%
21% higher than US avg

How Pleasant Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,502
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 29%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,344
Per Capita$30,927
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$65,539M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,100
Rent$1,153
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$222,133

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain55.6 in/yr
Elevation671 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+93.9%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute28 min
Libraries40

Is Pleasant Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Pleasant Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pleasant Grove is $68,344, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $189,100, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,153 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Grove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Pleasant Grove has a population of 9,502 with a density of 968 people per square mile. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (67.9%), with 29.4% White.

Population

9,502
Total Population
968
People / sq mi
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
9.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Grove is $68,344, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Pleasant Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,344
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,927
Avg Weekly Wage$1,376
IRS Avg AGI$92,287

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above US avg
Establishments (County)22,923
County GDP$65,539M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,550
Healthcare1,895
Retail2,539
Manufacturing504

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,063
45% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.8 min
Work from Home5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $189,100, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,153 (1% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $222,133.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$189,100
33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$222,133
Median List Price$198,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$198,000
$/Sq Ft$113
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio95.2%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory35

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,153
1% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,525

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,063
45% above US avg
Effective Rate2.68%
In Pleasant Grove, 40.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 28.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pleasant Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
25% above US avg
Diabetes14.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure42.2%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.2%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.5%
Physical Inactivity28.2%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.1%
Checkup Rate81.4%
Premature Death13,164/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access79.8%
Healthcare Facilities1,895

Crime Rates: Pleasant Grove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)94
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Pleasant Grove has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.6 inches
46% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation671 ft (205 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²)
Population Density968/sq mi
Coordinates33.4940°N, 86.9782°W
County FIPS01073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.2%
D 54.6%

Winner: Democrat by 10.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.3%
28% below US avg
High School+93.9%
School Test Score4.40
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density968/sq mi
Total Area9.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries40
Healthcare Facilities1,895
Restaurants1,550
Retail Stores2,539

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)94
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.8 min
Work from Home5.3%

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