Pleasant Hills, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County
Pleasant Hills, PA
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 $97,177 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,532. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Hills is $235,500 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,407. Median rent is $1,224/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Pleasant Hills reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,197/100K.
Education
40.2% of adults in Pleasant Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Hills 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 totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.