Pleasanton is a medium-sized city located in the state of California. The city has a population of 77,046 inhabitants. Pleasanton has a population density of 3,193 people per square mile. This would be considered well above the national population density level. Pleasanton has a high percentage of people who are married with children when compared to the rest of the country. In total, more than 86% of the population is classified as married and 49% have kids.
Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Pleasanton could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to look. To help you find the best places to live in and around Pleasanton, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like crime, cost of living, weather and more.
Using data and statistics Pleasanton has received a livability score of 82 out of 100. This score is ranked in the 96th percentile when compared to all other cities. Clearly, Pleasanton is doing something right, as this score ranks well above the average of most cities. The cherry on top is that Pleasanton also ranks in the top 10 percent of all cities. If we probe a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Pleasanton has higher than average rankings for the following: amenities (A+), crime (A-), weather (B+), education (A+) and employment (A). On a more negative note, Pleasanton does not have favorable scores for the following: cost of living (F). If we take a look at the data, we can find out why.
Based on the proximity of local amenities like grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, librairies, etc., Pleasanton has received a higher than average score for its local amenities. If you’re planning on relocating and making this area your permanent home, it’s nice to know that there is an ample amount of amenities and things to do within walking distance or a short drive. Some of the interesting things to do and attractions include: Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area, Ruby Hill Winery, and Pleasanton Fairways Golf Course.
Low violent crime (murder, rape, robbery, assault) is a must for most people when searching for a new area to live. At 117 crimes per 100,000 residents, Pleasanton has a violent crime rate that is far below the national average.
School test scores can be an important metric in deciding if the local area schools can provide a solid educational system for children. The schools in Pleasanton have a test score average of 76%, which is well above the US average.
Being close to public transportation, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Pleasanton. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Pleasanton are affordable. Median real estate prices in Pleasanton come in at $828,900, which is 102.5% higher than the California average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Pleasanton, the home price to income ratio is 6.4, which is 0% lower than the California average. Year over year appreciation rates for homes in the Pleasanton area were 13.7% and the 5 year appreciation rates came in at 8.3%. Why is this important? Knowing the appreciation rates for any area is a quick and easy way to determine if you will see a solid return on your investment.
| Statistic | Pleasanton | California | National |
| Average one way commute | 33min | 28min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 72.8% | 73.5% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 7.3% | 10.6% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 8.5% | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 7.5% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
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