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Pleasanton.
About
Life in Pleasanton
Pleasanton is a community of 10,854 people in Texas. The median household income is $65,602, median rent runs about $1,098 per month, and median home values are around $203,100. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Pleasanton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Foreign-Born
4.5%
Broadband Internet
81.8%
of households
Population Growth
+8.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Pleasanton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pleasanton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (83.5%), and 30.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
33.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.1%
of households
Married Couples
51.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.95
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 21% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Pleasanton
In Pleasanton, rent runs 21% below the TX average, and home values are 28% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,216
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $253,095 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Pleasanton
Unemployment in Atascosa County, which includes Pleasanton, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Pleasanton: Atascosa County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Atascosa County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Pleasanton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.1 min avg
How Pleasanton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pleasanton, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 98 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M 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 61% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pleasanton runs 61% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
129.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,207.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pleasanton Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
60.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Atascosa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Atascosa County, which includes Pleasanton, the most common type is drought, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Drought | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Drought | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | Drought | None reported |
| 2022 | 10 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $700 |
| 2020 | 7 | Drought | $12,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Drought | $157,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Hail | $5,000 |
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.
50 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Atascosa County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Atascosa County, which includes Pleasanton, is typically good — 259 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
259
per year
Moderate Days
82
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Atascosa County, county-wide
Climate96°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pleasanton has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
31.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"
Hot Days/Year
147
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
19
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
73
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 40°F | 1.98" |
| Feb | 69°F | 44°F | 1.76" |
| Mar | 76°F | 52°F | 2.26" |
| Apr | 83°F | 58°F | 2.36" |
| May | 89°F | 67°F | 3.89" |
| Jun | 94°F | 73°F | 3.79" |
| Jul | 96°F | 74°F | 2.63" |
| Aug | 98°F | 74°F | 2.46" |
| Sep | 92°F | 69°F | 3.58" |
| Oct | 84°F | 59°F | 2.72" |
| Nov | 74°F | 50°F | 2.19" |
| Dec | 66°F | 42°F | 1.91" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pleasanton
Uninsured
14.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pleasanton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Methodist Hospital Atascosa
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Jourdanton
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.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pleasanton
Pleasanton's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pleasanton
Pleasanton has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
24 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pleasanton
Pleasanton Public Library
115 N Main St, Pleasanton
Cities Near Pleasanton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pleasanton FAQ
Is Pleasanton, Texas affordable?⌄
Pleasanton's median rent is $1,108/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $65,034/year. Median home value is $204,300.
Is Pleasanton, Texas safe?⌄
Pleasanton's violent crime rate was 129 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 1207 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pleasanton, Texas?⌄
Atascosa County, which includes 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, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Pleasanton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,108/month and median household income is $65,034/year. The median home value is $204,300. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pleasanton, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Pleasanton is 24 minutes, which is about 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