Pleasant Hills, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Pleasant Hills is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,188. Residents earn $66,692 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,188 Population 3,300/sq mi density
$66,692 Median Income $34,989 per capita
$174,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,692 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,700 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,692
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,700
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.8%
9% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.6%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,188
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density3,300/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 30%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,692
Per Capita$34,989
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$107,275M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation791 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+98.7%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute30 min
Libraries41

Is Pleasant Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pleasant Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pleasant Hills is $66,692, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Hills is $174,700, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 16.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Pleasant Hills has a population of 1,188 with a density of 3,300 people per square mile. The median age is 45.7 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (61%), with 30.4% White.

Population

1,188
Total Population
3,300
People / sq mi
45.7yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.2%
Female 56.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Hills is $66,692, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Pleasant Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,692
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,989
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
IRS Avg AGI$97,169

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)27,215
County GDP$107,275M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,075
Healthcare2,590
Retail2,526
Manufacturing920

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,087
160% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Work from Home20.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Hills is $174,700, 38% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,700
38% below US avg
Median List Price$270,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$270,000
$/Sq Ft$134
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,087
160% above US avg
Effective Rate5.20%
In Pleasant Hills, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.8% report depression. 20.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
11% above US avg
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma11.7%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity20.8%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate80.7%
Premature Death9,669/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access98.0%
Healthcare Facilities2,590

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)75

Safety Score

Pleasant Hills has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall16.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density3,300/sq mi
Coordinates39.2365°N, 84.5229°W
County FIPS39061
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 36.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.1%
D 57%

Winner: Democrat by 14.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.8%
9% above US avg
High School+98.7%
School Test Score5.90
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,300/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries41
Healthcare Facilities2,590
Restaurants2,075
Retail Stores2,526

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)75

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Work from Home20.4%

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