Pleasant Ridge, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
Pleasant Ridge, MI
At a Glance
How Pleasant Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasant Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pleasant Ridge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pleasant Ridge residents earn a median household income of $161,058 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $89,539. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Ridge is $435,500 , 54% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $489,548. Median rent is $1,795/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Pleasant Ridge reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 507/100K.
Education
79.9% of adults in Pleasant Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (137% above the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Ridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.