Pleasant Grove, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Muskingum County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,384 Population 430/sq mi density
$52,750 Median Income $35,776 per capita
$163,200 Home Value $193,425 Zillow
$546 Median Rent 44.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$163,200 home value, $546/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Pleasant Grove, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,750
30% below
$35,776 per capita
Home Value
$163,200
42% below
Zillow: $193,425
Median Rent
$546/mo
53% below
44.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°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
70%
Home Value
58%
Rent
47%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pleasant Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $52,750 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,776. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,970 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $163,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,425. Median rent is $546/month, with 44.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

14.7% of adults in Pleasant Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Grove has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,384
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,750
Per Capita$35,776
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$5,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,200
Rent$546
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$193,425
Housing Units726
Rent Burden44.1%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation937 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Pleasant Grove was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.