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Pleasanton.
About
Life in Pleasanton
Pleasanton is genuinely affluent—median household income tops $186,000 and home prices average around $1.4 million, so cost of living here is steep. The job market is built around tech and corporate headquarters, so if you work in those fields or your spouse does, the commute calculus changes dramatically. Otherwise, expect about 34 minutes average commute time to find work elsewhere in the Bay Area.
Pleasanton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Foreign-Born
36.3%
Broadband Internet
97.9%
of households
Population Growth
-6.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics36.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Pleasanton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pleasanton, the largest foreign-born group is from India (38.2%), and 12.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.1%
of households
Married Couples
66.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.73
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 50% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Pleasanton
In Pleasanton, rent runs 50% above the CA average, and home values are 109% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
67.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,500,493 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Pleasanton
Unemployment in Pleasanton is 1.1 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Pleasanton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute34.3 min avg
How Pleasanton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pleasanton, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pleasanton runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
123.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,378.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pleasanton Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Alameda County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Alameda County, which includes Pleasanton, the most common type is flood, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Flood | $140 |
| 2023 | 16 | High Wind | $30 |
| 2022 | 13 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 18 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 21 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 21 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
289 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Alameda County, county-wide
Pleasanton is about 5% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Alameda County, which includes Pleasanton, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
171
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Alameda County, county-wide
Pleasanton is about 5% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pleasanton has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
19.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
52
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
61
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 2.83" |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 2.92" |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 2.25" |
| Apr | 69°F | 45°F | 1.08" |
| May | 75°F | 49°F | 0.56" |
| Jun | 83°F | 54°F | 0.14" |
| Jul | 88°F | 57°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 88°F | 57°F | 0.09" |
| Sep | 85°F | 55°F | 0.08" |
| Oct | 78°F | 49°F | 0.75" |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 1.68" |
| Dec | 58°F | 38°F | 2.80" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pleasanton
Pleasanton has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Stanford Health Care Tri-valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · San Ramon
Washington Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Fremont
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Fremont
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pleasanton
Pleasanton's student/teacher ratio is 23.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 69.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
69.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pleasanton (within 15 miles)
California State University-East Bay
9.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,809 students · in-state tuition $7,993 · 69% graduate · median earnings $73,868 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,299 students · in-state tuition $1,348 · 30% graduate · median earnings $57,379 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,099 students · in-state tuition $1,202 · 28% graduate · median earnings $61,853 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 126 students · in-state tuition $10,810 · 58% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pleasanton
Pleasanton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
28 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
31 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
31 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
32 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
33 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
34 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pleasanton
Pleasanton Public Library
400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton
Cities Near Pleasanton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Pleasanton FAQ
Is Pleasanton, California affordable?⌄
Pleasanton's median rent is $3,060/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $190,124/year. Median home value is $1,537,100.
Is Pleasanton, California safe?⌄
Pleasanton's violent crime rate was 123 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1379 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pleasanton, California?⌄
Pleasanton has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pleasanton, California?⌄
The cost of living in Pleasanton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,060/month and median household income is $190,124/year. The median home value is $1,537,100. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pleasanton, California?⌄
The average commute in Pleasanton is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from