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Pleasant Plains, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Pleasant Plains is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 536.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
536 Population 166/sq mi density
$576,100 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $576,100
104% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 49.7%
47% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.2%
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population536
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 47%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$69,127
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Commute45 min

Housing

Home Value$576,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units178
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity23.2%
Uninsured6.7%
Smoking7.4%
Depression13.0%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation81 ft (25 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute45 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries17

Is Pleasant Plains a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Plains receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Pleasant Plains stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Plains is $576,100, making it a premium housing market at 104% above the U.S. median of $281,900.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 49.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Plains experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches, including 23.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Pleasant Plains has a population of 536 with a density of 166 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (46.8%), with 5.2% Hispanic, 23.1% Black.

Population

536
Total Population
166
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.7%
Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Plains vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only68.1%
13% below US avg
Spanish31.9%
138% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Plains vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Plains is N/A. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes.

Income: Pleasant Plains vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$69,127
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
IRS Avg AGI$152,534

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,950
County GDP$54,494M

Business (County)

Restaurants823
Healthcare1,266
Retail1,003
Manufacturing243

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,089
274% above US avg
Cost of Living108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.7 min
Drive Alone49.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home44.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Plains is $576,100, 104% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$576,100
104% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.7%
Housing Units178
Median Year Built1993

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,089
274% above US avg
Effective Rate2.27%
In Pleasant Plains, 23.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.7% of residents lack health insurance. 7.4% are current smokers. 13.0% report depression. 19.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.2%
28% below US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma7.9%
COPD3.0%
Cancer5.4%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.4%
47% below US avg
Binge Drinking12.6%
Physical Inactivity19.2%
Depression13.0%
Mental Distress12.7%
Physical Distress8.7%
Short Sleep38.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.7%
22% below US avg
Primary Care1:907
Dentists1:1,017
Mental Health1:307
Checkup Rate78.0%
Dental Visits72.3%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.6/10
Exercise Access92.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,266
Pleasant Plains has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall23.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation81 ft (25 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates40.4531°N, 74.5765°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34035
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 49.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.9-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.8%
D 55.7%

Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+49.7%
47% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+21.4%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density166/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,266
Restaurants823
Retail Stores1,003

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.7 min
Drive Alone49.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home44.3%

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