Pleasant Hill, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Pleasant Hill is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,072. Residents earn $59,427 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,072 Population 4,208/sq mi density
$59,427 Median Income $29,034 per capita
$169,800 Home Value
$1,107 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$59,427 median income, 14.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,800 home value, $1,107/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,427
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $169,800
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.2%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,107
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.0%
289% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.3%
9% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,072
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density4,208/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 60%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,427
Per Capita$29,034
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$8,097M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,800
Rent$1,107
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation452 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+87.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Libraries6

Is Pleasant Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. 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 $59,427, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.0%, unemployment is notably high. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Hill is $169,800, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,107 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pleasant Hill has a population of 3,072 with a density of 4,208 people per square mile. The median age is 34.8 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60.3%), with 4.5% Black.

Population

3,072
Total Population
4,208
People / sq mi
34.8yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.1%
2% below US avg
Spanish22.9%
71% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Hill is $59,427, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Pleasant Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,427
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,034
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
IRS Avg AGI$71,749

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.3%
9% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,936
County GDP$8,097M

Business (County)

Restaurants232
Healthcare286
Retail413
Manufacturing200

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,794
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Work from Home4.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Hill is $169,800, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,107 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,800
40% below US avg
Median List Price$265,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$265,900
$/Sq Ft$261
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,107
5% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,794
66% above US avg
Effective Rate3.41%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Premature Death7,405/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access82.7%
Healthcare Facilities286

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Pleasant Hill has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.4 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall24.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation452 ft (138 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density4,208/sq mi
Coordinates40.3372°N, 76.4446°W
County FIPS42075
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.5%
D 33.6%

Winner: Republican by 32 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.2%
28% below US avg
High School+87.2%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density4,208/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities286
Restaurants232
Retail Stores413

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Work from Home4.2%

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