Pleasant Grove, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
254 Population 159/sq mi density
$56,129 Median Income $38,359 per capita
$152,500 Home Value $148,791 Zillow
$559 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,129 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,500 home value, $559/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pleasant Grove, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,129
25% below
$38,359 per capita
Home Value
$152,500
46% below
Zillow: $148,791
Median Rent
$559/mo
52% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
54%
Rent
48%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pleasant Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pleasant Grove residents earn a median household income of $56,129 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,359. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,577 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $152,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,791. Median rent is $559/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

13.4% of adults in Pleasant Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Grove has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population254
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,129
Per Capita$38,359
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,500
Rent$559
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$148,791
Housing Units190
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation965 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Broadband66.9%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Pleasant Grove was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.