Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (19) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Inklings
Coffee Shop
Cafe Main
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cocina Mexico
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Jelly Donut
Coffee Shop
Heritage Donut Shop
Coffee Shop
Pete's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Bagel Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Snowflake
Coffee Shop
qTea
Coffee Shop
Cafe Tazza
Coffee Shop
Vitality Bowls
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
85°C
Coffee Shop
Coco
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Amador Valley High School Stadium
Stadium
Theater
Theatre Arts
Grandstands
Stadium
Museum on Main
Museum
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Attraction
Firehouse Art Center
Theatre Arts
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Regal Hacienda Crossings
Cinema
Kolb House
Museum
Food and Drink (46) C+
Flavor Brigade
Sweets
New York Pizza
Fast Food
Cellar Door
Bar
Cole's Market
Alcohol
Bob's Giant Burgers
Fast Food
Noah's Bagels
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Rancho Grande Taqueria
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
JC Wine & Liquors
Alcohol
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Sultans Kebab
Fast Food
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Pizza Bello
Fast Food
Plucked Chicken & Beer
Fast Food
Mountain Mike's Pizza
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
The Habbit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Red Smoke Grill
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Pleasanton Senior Center
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
Pleasanton Meadows Cabana Club
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
The FIT Potato
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Ralph Gracie Dublin Jiu Jitsu Academy
Gym
Dublin Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (15) C-
Bunso Breads
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Noland's Cakes
Bakery
Gene's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
New India Bazaar
Grocery Store
Lucky
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
New India Bazaar
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
85°C
Bakery
Bagel Street Cafe
Bakery
Spice Corner
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Auntie Anne's
Bakery
Cinnabon
Bakery
Lucky
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Tous Les Jours
Bakery
Parks (99) A+
Harvest Park
Park
Veterans Plaza Park
Park
Main Street Green
Park
Amador Valley Community Park
Park
Walnut Grove Park
Park
Lions Wayside Park
Park
Delucchi Park
Park
Hansen Park
Park
Civic Park
Park
Kottinger Village Park
Park
Heatherlark Park
Park
Orloff Park
Park
Pleasanton Upper Playfields
Park
Bernal Community Park
Park
Woodthrush Park
Park
McKinley Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
Ken Mercer Sports Park
Park
Pleasanton Tennis and Community Park
Park
Kottinger Park
Park
Mission Hills Park
Park
Del Prado Park
Park
Valley Trails Park
Park
Tawny Park
Park
Shops (44) A-
Clover Creek
Interior Decoration
True Value
Home Improvement
Valley Plumbing
Home Improvement
Towne Center Books
Books
Therapy
Gift Shop
Hidalgo's Little Market
Convenience Store
Pet Food Express
Pets
Circle K
Convenience Store
Fleet Feet
Shoes
Hopyard Nails
Beauty
Shear Cuts
Hairdresser
Behind The Door Beauty Botique
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Mobvitel Pleasanton
Electronics
European Wax Center
Beauty
Mike's Bikes of Pleasanton
Bicycle
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Pure Organic Nail Salon
Beauty
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Beauty
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
AT&T
Electronics
Walmart
Department Store
Macy's Furniture Store
Furniture
Kohl's
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.6% take public transportation in Pleasanton.
Public Transit Stops (137)
Stops & Stations
A+
Peters Avenue & Saint Mary Street
Bus Stop
Santa Rita Road & Del Valle Parkway
Bus Stop
Main Street & Vervais Avenue
Bus Stop
Amador Valley High School
Bus Stop
Peters Avenue & Division Street
Bus Stop
Amador Valley High School
Bus Stop
Santa Rita Road & Nevis Street
Bus Stop
Pleasanton ACE Station
Bus Stop
Santa Rita Road & Black Avenue
Bus Stop
Pleasanton
Transit Station
Neal Street & 1st Street
Bus Stop
Neal Street & 1st Street
Bus Stop
1st Street & Ray Street
Bus Stop
1st Street & Neal Street
Bus Stop
1st Street & Kottinger Drive
Bus Stop
1st Street & Neal Street
Bus Stop
Santa Rita Road & Francisco Street
Bus Stop
Santa Rita Road & Valley Avenue
Bus Stop
Kottinger Drive & 2nd Street
Bus Stop
Vineyard Avenue & Regalia Court
Bus Stop
Stanley Boulevard & 1st Street
Bus Stop
Santa Rita Road & Valley Avenue
Bus Stop
Santa Rita Road & Morganfield Road
Bus Stop
6269 Valley Avenue
Bus Stop
6917 Valley Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.6%
B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Pleasanton is 226/100 - which is 62% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime A-

Pleasanton crime rates are 1,878 per 100k, which is 34% lower than California
Property Crime
1,768 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
110 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Pleasanton is $160,689 - which is 152% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$160,689
A+
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (24)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Premier Dental Care
Dentist
Amador Dental & Orthodontic
Dentist
Pleasanton Custom Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pleasanton Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mona Gokani, DDS - Pleasanton Dentist
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Station #4
Fire Station
Pleasanton Ridge Dental Group and Orthodontics
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Headquarters
Fire Station
Station #1
Fire Station
Passport Health Pleasanton Travel CLinic
Clinic
Alameda County Behavioral Health Services Agency
Clinic
Alameda County Sheriff
Police
Station #3
Fire Station
ValleyCare Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ester P. Domingo D.D.S.
Dentist
Dublin Dental Center
Dentist
Dante Gonzales Orthodontics of Dublin
Dentist
Dublin Medical Offices and Cancer Center
Hospital
Crystal Smiles Dental
Dentist
Station #2
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente Pleasanton Medical Offices
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing C+

Pleasanton home prices are $1,056,100 - which is 158% higher than California
Home Price
$1,056,100
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22%
A+
Home Affordability
6.6x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools A+

The Pleasanton graduation rate is 95% - which is 19% higher than California
School Test Scores
73%
B
High School Grad. Rates
95%
A+
Elementary Schools (20) B-
Walnut Grove Elementary
Harvest Park Preschool Center
Harvest Park Middle
Alisal Elementary
Lighthouse Baptist School
Pleasanton Middle
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Valley View Elementary
Montessori School Of Pleasanton
Thomas S. Hart Middle
Vintage Hills Elementary
Fairlands Elementary
Hacienda School
Stratford School
Donlon Elementary
Henry P. Mohr Elementary
Hacienda Child Development Center
Lydiksen Elementary
Fei Xiang Bilingual School
James Dougherty Elementary
Harold William Kolb
Springfield Montessori School
Cottonwood Creek
Eleanor Murray Fallon
Little Flowers Montessori
High Schools (4) B-
Amador Valley High
Lighthouse Baptist School
Village High
Foothill High
Valley High (Continuation)
Dublin Unified Transition Program
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ratings A-

Pleasanton has an overall rating of 79% from 30 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
B+
User Surveys (27)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Pleasanton Area Facts

  • Pleasanton has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Pleasanton crime rates are 34% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Pleasanton is 62% higher than the California average
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Safe, Clean, and prestigious 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 08, 2022) Pleasanton is the ruler by which I judge every other city! We are looking at moving out of state.. and my first thought about each town I look at is "Is it as nice as Pleasanton?" "It is as safe as Pleasanton?" It is honestly the nicest city I've lived in.... it feels incredi ...Read More bly safe.. which is #1 priority for me. Schools are known for being top notch here.. which is what attracted us to the area. There are alot of older neighborhoods with mature tree-lined streets.. and all the yards are kept up really nicely. There is plenty to do here and plenty of places to eat. The ONLY downfall is that it is a very wealthy town... so I nicknamed it "Want to feel like a failure?"... because most everyone we came in contact with was extremely wealthy. The first birthday party I took my kid to was at the biggest house I'd ever been to! If you can afford the high real estate prices... and still afford to go out and do stuff.. why would you not love to live here? They have cute parades, concerts in the park on Friday nights, movies in the park, running of the bulls down main street...and so many other super cute community events. I would still be living here if I could afford it! I cannot say enough about what a nice town this is. Like I said... I compare everything to this town as I search for towns out of state. Read Less
Weird Place to live 2.5 rating By Anu ( Jan 03, 2015) I used to live here for few years. At first I thought it was quiet and peaceful. The city was clean and I had all shopping centers nearby. But the whole place's attitude changed once the recession set in in 2008. The residents became hostile to immigrants and I was pushed over a ...Read More few times. I was shocked to see such attitude shown towards a person who has been living in that area without creating any issues in the past. My neighbor lady was creating a lot of noise and nuisance too.

Some kids were also throwing water on my son in school. My car was broken into.There were also a few fender-benders I got which I have never gotten into before. All these happened over a stretch of few years.

Honestly I do not think immigrants should live in this place.

Regards Read Less
Enjoy the Leisurely Atmosphere of Pleasanton, CA! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 10, 2010) During the summer of 2008, my brother and I spent a weekend in Pleasanton, California. We were completing a circuit of California cities, and Pleasanton was our third stop. Located about an hour away from San Francisco, Pleasanton offers a leisurely atmosphere and a pedestrian-fr ...Read More iendly downtown sector. The hotel selection in Pleasanton was excellent. After a lengthy review of the options, we finally decided to stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. While the guest room walls were a bit thin, the helpfulness of the staff and the comfortable beds won us over.

The highlights of our trip were a day of horse racing at Pleasanton race track and an outstanding dinner at the Hotel Pleasanton. The Hotel Pleasanton offered live music and food that was so tasty that we decided to return to sample their Sunday brunch the next day. On Sunday afternoon, we enjoyed a scenic drive through downtown Pleasanton, where we browsed the many specialty shops and historic buildings. We were a bit dismayed to learn that we had missed the free concert in the park, but will be sure to add this to our agenda during our next visit.

The Pleasanton community is full of charm and beauty, and provides a good atmosphere for relaxing. The residents of Pleasanton are warm and inviting, and the weather is conducive to outdoor activities and shopping. I am already looking forward to my next vacation to Pleasanton! Read Less
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Enjoy the Leisurely Atmosphere of Pleasanton, CA! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 10, 2010) During the summer of 2008, my brother and I spent a weekend in Pleasanton, California. We were completing a circuit of California cities, and Pleasanton was our third stop. Located about an hour away from San Francisco, Pleasanton offers a leisurely atmosphere and a pedestrian-fr ...Read More iendly downtown sector. The hotel selection in Pleasanton was excellent. After a lengthy review of the options, we finally decided to stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. While the guest room walls were a bit thin, the helpfulness of the staff and the comfortable beds won us over.

The highlights of our trip were a day of horse racing at Pleasanton race track and an outstanding dinner at the Hotel Pleasanton. The Hotel Pleasanton offered live music and food that was so tasty that we decided to return to sample their Sunday brunch the next day. On Sunday afternoon, we enjoyed a scenic drive through downtown Pleasanton, where we browsed the many specialty shops and historic buildings. We were a bit dismayed to learn that we had missed the free concert in the park, but will be sure to add this to our agenda during our next visit.

The Pleasanton community is full of charm and beauty, and provides a good atmosphere for relaxing. The residents of Pleasanton are warm and inviting, and the weather is conducive to outdoor activities and shopping. I am already looking forward to my next vacation to Pleasanton! Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pleasanton? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Harvest Park
      Veterans Plaza Park
      Main Street Green
      Amador Valley Community Park
      Walnut Grove Park
      Lions Wayside Park
      Delucchi Park
      Hansen Park

      Entertainment

      Amador Valley High School Stadium
      Theater
      Grandstands
      Museum on Main
      Alameda County Fairgrounds
      Firehouse Art Center
      Veterans Memorial Auditorium
      Regal Hacienda Crossings

      Food & Drink

      Flavor Brigade
      New York Pizza
      Cellar Door
      Cole's Market
      Bob's Giant Burgers
      Noah's Bagels
      Jack in the Box
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Pleasanton? Of all people who commute, 9.6% take public transportation in Pleasanton.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Pleasanton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      ValleyCare Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Pleasanton Custom Care Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

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