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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 88.9% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| 17% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,347 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,613 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,205 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,254 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 22,527 |
| County GDP | $47,943M |
| Restaurants | 1,053 |
| Healthcare | 1,855 |
| Retail | 2,077 |
| Manufacturing | 656 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,735 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.82% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
| Census Median | $454,300 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $549,753 |
| Median List Price | $547,500 |
| Median List Price | $547,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $235 |
| Homes Sold | 26 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.3% |
| Inventory | 57 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,588 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,810 |
| Studio | $981 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,313 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,746 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,105 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,735 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.82% |
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 8.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.1% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,321/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,855 |
| Total Violent | 42.5/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 17.0/100K |
| 170% above US avg | |
| Rape | 19.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 5.7/100K |
| Total Property | 685.2/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 99.1/100K |
| Theft | 546.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 39.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.4 inches |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,623 ft (1,409 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,085/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3715°N, 111.7413°W |
| County FIPS | 49049 |
Winner: Republican by 39.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,085/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,855 |
| Restaurants | 1,053 |
| Retail Stores | 2,077 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |