Pleasant Hill is a small town of 908 in Illinois, with a median household income of $50,179
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pleasant Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pleasant Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pleasant Hill 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: 88.1
Pleasant Hill's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pleasant Hill costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pleasant Hill, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$69,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$659
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,179
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pleasant Hill's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
51.4 /100k
Property Crime
282.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pleasant Hill is served primarily by Pleasant Hill CUSD 3.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pleasant Hill, IL
National Avg
School District
Pleasant Hill CUSD 3
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pleasant Hill sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.6 inches of snow per year.
Pleasant Hill's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pleasant Hill roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $69,700 and median rent is $659/month.
Pleasant Hill's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 282.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pleasant Hill are operated by Pleasant Hill CUSD 3.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pleasant Hill, IL has a population of 908, a median household income of $50,179, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Pleasant Hill averages 36.5°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 11.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pleasant Hill, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62366.
The population of Pleasant Hill, Illinois is 908 with a median age of 30.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pleasant Hill: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $69,700, median household income $50,179, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pleasant Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.