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Pleasant Groves, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan Area

Pleasant Groves is a small town in Alabama with a population of 490. Residents earn $57,850 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
490 Population 134/sq mi density
$57,850 Median Income $28,187 per capita
$156,000 Home Value
$475 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,850 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,000 home value, $475/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,850
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $156,000
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $475
59% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

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

People

Population490
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,850
Per Capita$28,187
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$38,958M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,000
Rent$475
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units240
Rent Burden12.9%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Uninsured10.5%
Smoking18.0%
Depression28.5%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain59.7 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.8%
Libraries11

Is Pleasant Groves a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Groves receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Pleasant Groves offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pleasant Groves is $57,850, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Groves is $156,000, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $475 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.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Groves enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Pleasant Groves has a population of 490 with a density of 134 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%), with 4.3% Hispanic.

Population

490
Total Population
134
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.2%
Female 57.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Groves vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Groves vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Groves is $57,850, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Pleasant Groves vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,850
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,187
Avg Weekly Wage$1,482
IRS Avg AGI$90,736

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)13,778
County GDP$38,958M

Business (County)

Restaurants895
Healthcare1,126
Retail1,345
Manufacturing287

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,840
19% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.1 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Groves is $156,000, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $475 (59% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,000
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$475
59% below US avg
Rent Burden12.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.0%
Housing Units240
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,840
19% below US avg
Effective Rate1.82%
In Pleasant Groves, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.5% of residents lack health insurance. 18.0% are current smokers. 28.5% report depression. 28.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
16% above US avg
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure37.5%
Asthma10.5%
COPD8.0%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.0%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity28.1%
Depression28.5%
Mental Distress20.1%
Physical Distress14.6%
Short Sleep41.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Uninsured10.5%
22% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.7%
Dental Visits50.5%
Premature Death9,054/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access78.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,126
Pleasant Groves has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.7 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.7 inches
57% above US avg
Snowfall1.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates34.7376°N, 86.1976°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS01089
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9-point margin. 84.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.7%
D 44.7%

Winner: Republican by 9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+90.3%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
School Test Score4.40
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density134/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.8%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities1,126
Restaurants895
Retail Stores1,345

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)35

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.1 min
Drive Alone84.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

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