What are the schools like in Pleasantdale, NJ?

Pleasantdale is served primarily by West Orange Public Schools. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Pleasantdale?

The median household income in Pleasantdale, NJ is $155,643 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Pleasantdale, NJ?

Pleasantdale has an average high temperature of 38.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Pleasantdale, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pleasantdale's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pleasantdale is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $490,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pleasantdale, NJ?

Pleasantdale has a violent crime rate of 286.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pleasantdale, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Pleasantdale is a small town of 2,462 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $155,643 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Pleasantdale stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Pleasantdale 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: 112.5

Pleasantdale's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pleasantdale costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Pleasantdale, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$490,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$155,643	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Pleasantdale's violent crime rate is 286.2 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

286.2 /100k

Property Crime

1027.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pleasantdale is served primarily by West Orange Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pleasantdale, NJ	National Avg
School District	West Orange Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pleasantdale sees average highs of 38.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 24.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pleasantdale, NJ
Average High — January	38.3°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	24.0"

Demographics

Metric	Pleasantdale, NJ	National Avg
Population	2,462	—
Median Age	43.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	12.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Essex Fells, NJ 2 mi Llewellyn Park, NJ 2 mi Roseland, NJ 2 mi Caldwell, NJ 2 mi Glen Ridge, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Pleasantdale

Pleasantdale, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07052

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pleasantdale, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pleasantdale's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pleasantdale roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $490,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Pleasantdale, NJ?

Pleasantdale's violent crime rate is 286.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pleasantdale?

Public schools in Pleasantdale are operated by West Orange Public Schools. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 57.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pleasantdale, NJ a good place to live?

Pleasantdale, NJ has a population of 2,462, a median household income of $155,643, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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 Pleasantdale?

Pleasantdale averages 38.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 24.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pleasantdale?

Pleasantdale, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07052.

What is the population of Pleasantdale?

The population of Pleasantdale, New Jersey is 2,462 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pleasantdale?

Key numbers for living in Pleasantdale: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $490,100, median household income $155,643, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pleasantdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.