Pleasantdale, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Pleasantdale is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,293. Residents earn $158,661 per year, which is 111% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,293 Population 2,903/sq mi density
$158,661 Median Income $78,209 per capita
$551,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$158,661 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$551,600 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $158,661
111% higher than US avg
Home Value $551,600
96% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 57.8%
72% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.2%
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,293
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,903/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 71%

Economy

A+
Median Income$158,661
Per Capita$78,209
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,180M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$551,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.8%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation528 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.8%
High School+88.2%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute35 min
Libraries34

Is Pleasantdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasantdale receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Pleasantdale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pleasantdale is $158,661, which is significantly higher than the national average — 111% above $75,149. This places Pleasantdale among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasantdale is $551,600, making it a premium housing market at 96% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Pleasantdale is a highly educated community — 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Pleasantdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Pleasantdale has a population of 2,293 with a density of 2,903 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.3%), with 16.5% Black.

Population

2,293
Total Population
2,903
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasantdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.8%
3% above US avg
Spanish19.2%
43% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasantdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasantdale is $158,661, which is 111% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Pleasantdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$158,661
111% above US avg
Per Capita Income$78,209
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
IRS Avg AGI$112,115

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)23,692
County GDP$76,180M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,759
Healthcare2,593
Retail2,565
Manufacturing603

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$16,276
365% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.6 min
Work from Home34.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasantdale is $551,600, 96% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$551,600
96% above US avg
Median List Price$724,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$724,000
$/Sq Ft$398
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio116.0%
Price Drops28.6%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$16,276
365% above US avg
Effective Rate2.95%
In Pleasantdale, 23.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 15.8% report depression. 18.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pleasantdale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.2%
28% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure24.1%
Asthma9.1%
COPD3.4%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity18.5%
Depression15.8%
Mental Distress14.1%
Physical Distress9.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Checkup Rate76.1%
Premature Death8,341/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access99.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,593

Crime Rates: Pleasantdale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Safety Score

Pleasantdale 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 48.6 inches. 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)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches
28% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density2,903/sq mi
Coordinates40.8040°N, 74.2746°W
County FIPS34013
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 57.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 44.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 26.8%
D 71.7%

Winner: Democrat by 44.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.8%
72% above US avg
High School+88.2%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,903/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries34
Healthcare Facilities2,593
Restaurants1,759
Retail Stores2,565

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.6 min
Work from Home34.1%

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