At a Glance
Median Income
$144,513
$68,493 per capita
Home Value
$1,040,600
Zillow: $977,661
Median Rent
$2,511/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
251/100K
4,225/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.5%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Pleasant Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasant Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pleasant Hill 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 Hill residents earn a median household income of $144,513 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,493. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Hill is $1,040,600 , 269% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $977,661. Median rent is $2,511/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Pleasant Hill reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,225/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.5% of adults in Pleasant Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Hill has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population34,335
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density4,850/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,513
Per Capita$68,493
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,040,600
Rent$2,511
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$977,661
Housing Units14,450
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent251/100K
Property4,225/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault102/100K
Burglary319/100K
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation72 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.5%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Pleasant Hill was founded in 1961.
The median home in Pleasant Hill was built in 1972.
22.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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