At a Glance
Median Income
$186,206
$86,151 per capita
Home Value
$1,432,300
Zillow: $1,511,109
Median Rent
$3,017/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
1,681/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.7%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.9%
6.9% smoking rate
How Pleasanton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasanton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pleasanton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pleasanton residents earn a median household income of $186,206 , which is 148% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,151. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,285 business establishments, including 4,325 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasanton is $1,432,300 , 408% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,511,109. Median rent is $3,017/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Pleasanton reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,681/100K. The murder rate is 1.4/100K.
Education
68.7% of adults in Pleasanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(104% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasanton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population77,500
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density3,210/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born35.9%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$186,206
Per Capita$86,151
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$182,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,885
Housing
C
Home Value$1,432,300
Rent$3,017
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$1,511,109
Housing Units28,894
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent115/100K
Property1,681/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary209/100K
Health
Obesity18.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation348 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.7%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+32.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations88
Libraries50
Did You Know?
The median home in Pleasanton was built in 1984.
26.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
35.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 4,325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 106 fatal vehicle crashes.