Pleasant Hill, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Pleasant Hill is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 849. Residents earn $67,768 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
849 Population 328/sq mi density
$67,768 Median Income $36,342 per capita
$147,500 Home Value $103,675 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,768 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,500 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,768
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $147,500
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.1%
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.5%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population849
Median Age56.7 yrs
Density328/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,768
Per Capita$36,342
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,334M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$103,675

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation1,027 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+92.1%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Libraries4

Is Pleasant Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Pleasant Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pleasant Hill is $67,768, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Hill is $147,500, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pleasant Hill has a population of 849 with a density of 328 people per square mile. The median age is 56.7 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

849
Total Population
328
People / sq mi
56.7yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Hill is $67,768, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Pleasant Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,768
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,342
Avg Weekly Wage$868
IRS Avg AGI$62,397

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)798
County GDP$1,334M

Business (County)

Restaurants60
Healthcare42
Retail107
Manufacturing40

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,700
23% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Hill is $147,500, 48% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $103,675.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,500
48% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$103,675

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,700
23% below US avg
Effective Rate1.83%
In Pleasant Hill, 36.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.6% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
14% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression28.6%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.1%
Checkup Rate76.6%
Premature Death12,330/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access51.6%
Healthcare Facilities42

Crime Rates: Pleasant Hill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Pleasant Hill has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.0 inches
29% above US avg
Snowfall3.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density328/sq mi
Coordinates36.2540°N, 80.8946°W
County FIPS37197
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 62.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.8%
D 18.4%

Winner: Republican by 62.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.1%
55% below US avg
High School+92.1%
School Test Score5.46
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density328/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities42
Restaurants60
Retail Stores107

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Work from Home0.0%

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