Pleasant Hills, MD

Pleasant Hills, MD

At a Glance

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)

Is Pleasant Hills a Good Place to Live?

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 0.8% (78% 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.

Safety & Crime

Pleasant Hills reports 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,272/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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