Pleasant Grove, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
Pleasant Grove, AL
At a Glance
How Pleasant Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasant Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pleasant Grove a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pleasant Grove residents earn a median household income of $68,344 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,927. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,923 business establishments, including 1,550 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $189,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,661. Median rent is $1,153/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Pleasant Grove reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 867/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Pleasant Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Grove has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 57.