Living in Pleasant Groves, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pleasant Groves · Census data 2020–2024
Pleasant Groves has 485 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $60,759 (5% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $159,500, the median rent is $768/month.
Pleasant Groves is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pleasant Groves at a glance
- Population
- 485
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $60,759State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $159,500State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $768/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Pleasant Groves a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Pleasant Groves
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pleasant Groves the median home value is $159,500, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, which is 12.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Pleasant Groves median household income
The median household income in Pleasant Groves is $60,759 and the income per person is $28,024. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Pleasant Groves: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 237
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.26
Pleasant Groves demographics
- Population
- 485
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 215
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pleasant Groves ›
Education in Pleasant Groves
14% of adults 25 and older in Pleasant Groves have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pleasant Groves
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Pleasant Groves vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Groves | 485 | $60,759 | $159,500 | $768 |
| Skyline | 1,126 | $44,307 | $123,800 | $638 |
| Woodville | 947 | $54,000 | $184,600 | $588 |
| Paint Rock | 141 | $51,250 | $75,000 | — |
| Scottsboro | 15,712 | $53,929 | $190,400 | $830 |
| Gurley | 607 | $56,964 | $194,800 | $1,054 |
| Hytop | 726 | $66,458 | $144,800 | $733 |
| Hollywood | 942 | $51,071 | $113,200 | $1,096 |
| Langston | 284 | $53,929 | $337,500 | — |
More for people moving to Pleasant Groves
Pleasant Groves ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Pleasant Groves: FAQ
What is the median household income in Pleasant Groves, AL?
The median household income in Pleasant Groves is $60,759, 5% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pleasant Groves?
The median home value in Pleasant Groves is $159,500, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Pleasant Groves?
The median gross rent in Pleasant Groves is $768 per month, about 12.1% of household income.
Is Pleasant Groves, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Pleasant Groves?
The median age in Pleasant Groves is 44.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Pleasant Groves?
The average commute to work in Pleasant Groves is 34 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pleasant Groves?
The unemployment rate in Pleasant Groves is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pleasant Groves?
14% of adults in Pleasant Groves have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: