What are the schools like in Pleasanton, CA?

Pleasanton is served primarily by Pleasanton Unified. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.2:1.

What is the median household income in Pleasanton?

The median household income in Pleasanton, CA is $181,639 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Pleasanton, CA?

Pleasanton has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches.

Pleasanton, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pleasanton, CA affordable or expensive?

Pleasanton's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pleasanton is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,338,200 and the median rent is $2,815 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pleasanton, CA?

Pleasanton has a violent crime rate of 115.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1676.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pleasanton, CA a Good Place to Live?

Pleasanton is a mid-sized city of 78,691 in California, with a median household income of $181,639 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Pleasanton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Pleasanton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pleasanton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

Pleasanton's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pleasanton costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Pleasanton, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,338,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,815	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$181,639	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pleasanton's violent crime rate is 115.0 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

115.0 /100k

Property Crime

1676.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Pleasanton is served primarily by Pleasanton Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pleasanton, CA	National Avg
School District	Pleasanton Unified	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	68.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pleasanton sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 19.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Pleasanton, CA
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	19.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Pleasanton, CA	National Avg
Population	78,691	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.1%	18.9%
Asian	41.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Pleasanton

Pleasanton, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

94566 94588

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pleasanton, CA affordable or expensive?

Pleasanton's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pleasanton roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,338,200 and median rent is $2,815/month.

What is the crime rate in Pleasanton, CA?

Pleasanton's violent crime rate is 115.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1676.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pleasanton?

Public schools in Pleasanton are operated by Pleasanton Unified. The district has 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.2:1. 68.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pleasanton, CA a good place to live?

Pleasanton, CA has a population of 78,691, a median household income of $181,639, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Pleasanton?

Pleasanton averages 57.4°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pleasanton?

Pleasanton, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 94566, 94588.

What is the population of Pleasanton?

The population of Pleasanton, California is 78,691 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pleasanton?

Key numbers for living in Pleasanton: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $1,338,200, median household income $181,639, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pleasanton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.