At a Glance
Median Income
$66,692
$34,989 per capita
Home Value
$174,700
Zillow: $187,408
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pleasant Hills a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pleasant Hills residents earn a median household income of $66,692 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,989. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Hills is $174,700 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,408. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
36.8% of adults in Pleasant Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Hills has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population1,188
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density3,300/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans22.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,692
Per Capita$34,989
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,700
Rent
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$187,408
Housing Units466
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation791 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute30 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Pleasant Hills was built in 2001.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.