Pleasant Hills, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Harford County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,955 Population 907/sq mi density
$143,068 Median Income $68,538 per capita
$480,800 Home Value $531,962 Zillow
$2,635 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$143,068 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$480,800 home value, $2,635/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Pleasant Hills, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$143,068
90% above
$68,538 per capita
Home Value
$480,800
71% above
Zillow: $531,962
Median Rent
$2,635/mo
127% above
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.6%
68% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Pleasant Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pleasant Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
190%
Home Value
171%
Rent
227%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
168%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pleasant Hills a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pleasant Hills residents earn a median household income of $143,068 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $68,538. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pleasant Hills is $480,800 , 71% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $531,962. Median rent is $2,635/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

56.6% of adults in Pleasant Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Hills has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population3,955
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density907/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$143,068
Per Capita$68,538
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318

Housing

A+
Home Value$480,800
Rent$2,635
Ownership95.4%
Zillow$531,962
Housing Units1,528
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,205/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation358 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.6%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+20.5%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute37 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Pleasant Hills was built in 1987.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.