At a Glance
Median Income
$86,890
$38,597 per capita
Home Value
$284,100
Zillow: $304,077
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
634/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
14.6% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $86,890 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,597. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Hill is $284,100 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,077. Median rent is $1,204/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Pleasant Hill reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 634/100K.
Education
32.2% of adults in Pleasant Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Hill has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population10,796
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,000/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$86,890
Per Capita$38,597
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$284,100
Rent$1,204
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$304,077
Housing Units4,013
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property634/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation872 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Pleasant Hill was founded in 1956.
The median home in Pleasant Hill was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.