Maryland
Pleasant Grove is a small town in Maryland with a population of 254. Residents earn $56,129 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pleasant Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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 below-average incomes. Pleasant Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pleasant Grove is $56,129, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $152,500, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $559 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Pleasant Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches, including 28.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,129 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,359 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,857 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,577 |
| County GDP | $3,542M |
| Restaurants | 167 |
| Healthcare | 256 |
| Retail | 244 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,083 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.02% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $152,500 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $559 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,083 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.02% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.2 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6802°N, 78.6905°W |
| County FIPS | 24001 |
Winner: Republican by 40.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.4% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 66.9% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Restaurants | 167 |
| Retail Stores | 244 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |