What are the schools like in Pleasant Hills, MD?

School district data for Pleasant Hills is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Pleasant Hills?

The median household income in Pleasant Hills, MD is $138,531 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Pleasant Hills, MD?

Pleasant Hills has an average high temperature of 41.5°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.8 inches.

Pleasant Hills, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pleasant Hills, MD affordable or expensive?

Pleasant Hills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pleasant Hills is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $455,100 and the median rent is $2,693 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pleasant Hills, MD?

Crime rate data for Pleasant Hills is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Pleasant Hills, MD a Good Place to Live?

Pleasant Hills is a small town of 3,925 in Maryland, with a median household income of $138,531 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Pleasant Hills stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Pleasant Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pleasant Hills 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: 102.7

Pleasant Hills's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pleasant Hills costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Pleasant Hills, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$455,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,693	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$138,531	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Pleasant Hills is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Pleasant Hills, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pleasant Hills sees average highs of 41.5°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 28.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pleasant Hills, MD
Average High — January	41.5°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	28.8"

Demographics

Metric	Pleasant Hills, MD	National Avg
Population	3,925	—
Median Age	46.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	8.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kingsville, MD 3 mi Fallston, MD 4 mi Bel Air, MD 4 mi Bel Air South, MD 5 mi Bel Air North, MD 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Pleasant Hills

Pleasant Hills, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21082

Pleasant Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pleasant Hills, MD affordable or expensive?

Pleasant Hills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pleasant Hills roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $455,100 and median rent is $2,693/month.

What is the crime rate in Pleasant Hills, MD?

Crime data for Pleasant Hills is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Pleasant Hills?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Pleasant Hills, MD a good place to live?

Pleasant Hills, MD has a population of 3,925, a median household income of $138,531, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. 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 Pleasant Hills?

Pleasant Hills averages 41.5°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 28.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pleasant Hills?

Pleasant Hills, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21082.

What is the population of Pleasant Hills?

The population of Pleasant Hills, Maryland is 3,925 with a median age of 46.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pleasant Hills?

Key numbers for living in Pleasant Hills: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $455,100, median household income $138,531. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pleasant Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.