At a Glance
Median Income
$97,177
$48,532 per capita
Home Value
$235,500
Zillow: $258,846
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
1,335/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.2% (11% below 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 $258,846. 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 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,335/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,418
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density3,028/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,177
Per Capita$48,532
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$235,500
Rent$1,224
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$258,846
Housing Units3,862
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent24/100K
Property1,335/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault12/100K
Burglary120/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,202 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Pleasant Hills was founded in 1947.
The median home in Pleasant Hills was built in 1957.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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