California · Metropolitan Area
Pleasant Hill is a mid-size city in California with a population of 34,335. Residents earn $144,513 per year, which is 92% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pleasant Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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 Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pleasant Hill is $144,513, which is significantly higher than the national average — 92% above $75,149. This places Pleasant Hill among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Pleasant Hill is $1,040,600, making it a premium housing market at 269% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,511 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Pleasant Hill is below the national average at 175 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,058 per 100,000, 158% above the national average.
Pleasant Hill is a highly educated community — 55.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Pleasant Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 75.5% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.5% |
| 83% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $144,513 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $68,493 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $3,778 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $232,794 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,186 |
| County GDP | $217,018M |
| Restaurants | 2,143 |
| Healthcare | 2,617 |
| Retail | 1,916 |
| Manufacturing | 487 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $17,586 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.69% |
| Commute Time | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 22.8% |
| Census Median | $1,040,600 |
| 269% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $977,661 |
| Median List Price | $979,500 |
| Median List Price | $979,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $664 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.6% |
| Price Drops | 25.8% |
| Inventory | 31 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,511 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,600 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $17,586 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.69% |
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,006/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,617 |
| Total Violent | 174.6/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 8.7/100K |
| Robbery | 90.2/100K |
| Assault | 75.7/100K |
| Total Property | 5,057.8/100K |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 803.2/100K |
| Theft | 3,800.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 454.0/100K |
| Arson | 14.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 43 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.7 inches |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,850/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9542°N, 122.0758°W |
| County FIPS | 06081 |
Winner: Democrat by 50.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.5% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,850/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 22 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 23 |
| Public Libraries | 34 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,617 |
| Restaurants | 2,143 |
| Retail Stores | 1,916 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 43 |
| Avg Commute | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 22.8% |