At a Glance
Median Income
$158,661
$78,209 per capita
Home Value
$551,600
Zillow: $1,394,364
Violent Crime
51/100K
736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.8%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Pleasantdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasantdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pleasantdale 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
Pleasantdale residents earn a median household income of $158,661 , which is 111% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,209. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasantdale is $551,600 , 96% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,394,364. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Pleasantdale reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 736/100K.
Education
57.8% of adults in Pleasantdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasantdale has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,293
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,903/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$158,661
Per Capita$78,209
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
A+
Home Value$551,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,394,364
Housing Units801
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent51/100K
Property736/100K
Health
Obesity23.2%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation528 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.8%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+26.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Pleasantdale was built in 1955.
34.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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