Pleasant Grove, UT

Utah · Metropolitan Area

Pleasant Grove is a mid-size city in Utah with a population of 37,544. Residents earn $96,347 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
37,544 Population 4,085/sq mi density
$96,347 Median Income $38,613 per capita
$454,300 Home Value $549,753 Zillow
$1,588 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
42 Violent Crime/100K 685 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,347 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$454,300 home value, $1,588/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K (89% below avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,347
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $454,300
61% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 42/100K
89% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.9%
21% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,588
37% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.8%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

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

People

Population37,544
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density4,085/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,347
Per Capita$38,613
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$47,943M
Commute21 min

Housing

A
Home Value$454,300
Rent$1,588
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$549,753

Crime

F
Violent42/100K
Property685/100K
Murder17.0/100K
Assault6/100K
Burglary99/100K

Health

Obesity30.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Elevation4,623 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.9%
High School+95.7%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute21 min
EV Stations7
Libraries15

Is Pleasant Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. 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 $96,347, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $454,300, making it a premium housing market at 61% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,588 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Pleasant Grove is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 42 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 685 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches, including 41.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Pleasant Grove has a population of 37,544 with a density of 4,085 people per square mile. The median age is 28.2 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.3%).

Population

37,544
Total Population
4,085
People / sq mi
28.2yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
9.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.9%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.1%
17% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Grove is $96,347, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Pleasant Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,347
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,613
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
IRS Avg AGI$93,254

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)22,527
County GDP$47,943M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,053
Healthcare1,855
Retail2,077
Manufacturing656

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,735
7% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.9 min
Work from Home15.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $454,300, 61% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,588 (37% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $549,753.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$454,300
61% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$549,753
Median List Price$547,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$547,500
$/Sq Ft$235
Homes Sold26
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops19.3%
Inventory57

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,588
37% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,810

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,735
7% above US avg
Effective Rate0.82%
In Pleasant Grove, 30.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.3% report depression. 15.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.8%
4% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking8.3%
Physical Inactivity15.1%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress15.7%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.8%
Checkup Rate71.3%
Premature Death5,321/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access83.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,855
Pleasant Grove has a violent crime rate of 42 per 100,000 residents, 89% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 685 per 100,000 (65% below US avg). The murder rate is 17.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent42.5/100K
89% below US avg
Murder17.0/100K
170% above US avg
Rape19.8/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault5.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property685.2/100K
65% below US avg
Burglary99.1/100K
Theft546.5/100K
Vehicle Theft39.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Pleasant Grove has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.4 inches
57% below US avg
Snowfall41.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,623 ft (1,409 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density4,085/sq mi
Coordinates40.3715°N, 111.7413°W
County FIPS49049
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.3%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 39.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.9%
21% above US avg
High School+95.7%
School Test Score5.82
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density4,085/sq mi
Total Area9.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations7
Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities1,855
Restaurants1,053
Retail Stores2,077

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.9 min
Work from Home15.9%

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