At a Glance
Median Income
$67,054
$26,557 per capita
Home Value
$154,400
Zillow: $253,389
Median Rent
$732/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
16.1% 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+
3.9 / 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 $67,054 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,557. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,606 business establishments, including 206 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Hill is $154,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,389. Median rent is $732/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
16.9% of adults in Pleasant Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Hill has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,455
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,310/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,054
Per Capita$26,557
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$6,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,400
Rent$732
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$253,389
Housing Units511
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation926 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Pleasant Hill was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 206 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.