Living in Pleasanton, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pleasanton · Census data 2020–2024
Pleasanton has 76,960 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $190,124 (92% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,537,100, the median rent is $3,060/month.
Pleasanton at a glance
- Population
- 76,960
- Median age
- 43.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $190,124State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,537,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,060/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Pleasanton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 92% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 109% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Pleasanton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pleasanton the median home value is $1,537,100, 362% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,060 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Pleasanton median household income
The median household income in Pleasanton is $190,124 and the income per person is $88,401. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Pleasanton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 28,975
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Renter-occupied
- 33%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.73
Pleasanton demographics
- Population
- 76,960
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 27,877
- Foreign-born
- 36.3%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pleasanton ›
Education in Pleasanton
69.9% of adults 25 and older in Pleasanton have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 33.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pleasanton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.1%
- Drive alone
- 54.6%
- Public transit
- 5.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Pleasanton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton | 76,960 | $190,124 | $1,537,100 | $3,060 |
| Dublin | 70,803 | $214,385 | $1,317,100 | $3,191 |
| Sunol | 847 | $215,000 | $1,333,300 | $3,501 |
| Livermore | 85,522 | $160,775 | $1,105,600 | $2,677 |
| San Ramon | 85,993 | $196,161 | $1,509,500 | $2,968 |
| Norris Canyon | 1,014 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Camino Tassajara | 5,831 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,422 |
| Union City | 67,464 | $133,715 | $1,104,900 | $2,713 |
| Fairview | 10,745 | $148,667 | $963,300 | $2,644 |
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What is the median household income in Pleasanton, CA?
The median household income in Pleasanton is $190,124, 92% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pleasanton?
The median home value in Pleasanton is $1,537,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Pleasanton?
The median gross rent in Pleasanton is $3,060 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Pleasanton, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 92% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 109% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Pleasanton?
The median age in Pleasanton is 43.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Pleasanton?
The average commute to work in Pleasanton is 34 minutes; 29.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pleasanton?
The unemployment rate in Pleasanton is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pleasanton?
69.9% of adults in Pleasanton 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.
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