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Pleasant Hill, IL
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Pleasant Hill, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Pleasant Hill a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pleasant Hill residents earn a median household income of $55,208 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,523. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Hill is $76,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,748. Median rent is $604/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Pleasant Hill reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 108/100K. The murder rate is 108.2/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Pleasant Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Hill has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.