What are the schools like in Pleasant Ridge, MI?

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

What is the median household income in Pleasant Ridge?

The median household income in Pleasant Ridge, MI is $164,861 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Pleasant Ridge, MI?

Pleasant Ridge has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Pleasant Ridge, MI affordable or expensive?

Pleasant Ridge's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pleasant Ridge is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $393,900 and the median rent is $1,657 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pleasant Ridge, MI?

Pleasant Ridge has a violent crime rate of 78.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 507.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pleasant Ridge, MI a Good Place to Live?

Pleasant Ridge is a small town of 2,609 in Michigan, with a median household income of $164,861 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Pleasant Ridge stands out for lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pleasant Ridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pleasant Ridge 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: 98.0

Pleasant Ridge's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pleasant Ridge costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pleasant Ridge, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$393,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,657	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$164,861	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pleasant Ridge's violent crime rate is 78.1 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

78.1 /100k

Property Crime

507.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pleasant Ridge, MI	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	76.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pleasant Ridge sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 29.9 inches of annual precipitation and 36.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pleasant Ridge, MI
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	29.9"
Annual Snowfall	36.0"

Demographics

Metric	Pleasant Ridge, MI	National Avg
Population	2,609	—
Median Age	43.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Pleasant Ridge

Pleasant Ridge, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48069

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pleasant Ridge, MI affordable or expensive?

Pleasant Ridge's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pleasant Ridge roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $393,900 and median rent is $1,657/month.

What is the crime rate in Pleasant Ridge, MI?

Pleasant Ridge's violent crime rate is 78.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 507.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pleasant Ridge?

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

Is Pleasant Ridge, MI a good place to live?

Pleasant Ridge, MI has a population of 2,609, a median household income of $164,861, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. 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 Ridge?

Pleasant Ridge averages 32.4°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.9 inches with about 36.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pleasant Ridge?

Pleasant Ridge, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48069.

What is the population of Pleasant Ridge?

The population of Pleasant Ridge, Michigan is 2,609 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Pleasant Ridge: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $393,900, median household income $164,861, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pleasant Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.