Living in Pleasant Grove, Maryland

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pleasant Grove · Census data 2020–2024

Pleasant Grove has 252 residents with a median age of 63.7. The median household income is $56,250 (46% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $141,700.

Pleasant Grove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Pleasant Grove at a glance

Population
252
Median age
63.7State: 39.4
Median household income
$56,250State: $103,678
Median home value
$141,700State: $419,900
Homeowners
76.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%

Is Pleasant Grove a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Pleasant Grove

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pleasant Grove the median home value is $141,700, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $920 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pleasant Grove$141,700
Maryland$419,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Maryland$1,705
United States$1,413

Pleasant Grove median household income

The median household income in Pleasant Grove is $56,250 and the income per person is $35,803. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).

Median household income

Pleasant Grove$56,250
Maryland$103,678
United States$80,734

Housing in Pleasant Grove: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
176
Owner-occupied
76.1%
Renter-occupied
23.9%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1960
Average household size
1.43

Pleasant Grove demographics

Population
252
Median age
63.7
Under 18
0%
65 and older
45.6%
Households
176
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
1.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black1.2%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pleasant Grove ›

Education in Pleasant Grove

9.5% of adults 25 and older in Pleasant Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pleasant Grove9.5%
Maryland43.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pleasant Grove

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
—State: 31 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
73.3%

Pleasant Grove vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pleasant Grove252$56,250$141,700—
Bowmans Addition1,102$82,475$187,300—
Cumberland18,804$48,162$123,200$741
Ellerslie514$37,240$163,300$830
Ridgeley239$41,477$151,800$783
Corriganville622$76,023$144,200—
Wiley Ford630$90,775$189,000—
Carpendale1,035$66,027$171,300$697
Bowling Green966$76,140$132,000$899

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Living in Pleasant Grove: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pleasant Grove, MD?

The median household income in Pleasant Grove is $56,250, 46% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Pleasant Grove?

The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $141,700, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.

Is Pleasant Grove, MD a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.

What is the median age in Pleasant Grove?

The median age in Pleasant Grove is 63.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Pleasant Grove?

The unemployment rate in Pleasant Grove is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pleasant Grove?

9.5% of adults in Pleasant Grove 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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