What are the schools like in Pleasant Grove, OH?

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

What is the median household income in Pleasant Grove?

The median household income in Pleasant Grove, OH is $71,115 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Pleasant Grove, OH?

Pleasant Grove has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Pleasant Grove, OH affordable or expensive?

Pleasant Grove's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pleasant Grove is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $154,700 and the median rent is $606 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pleasant Grove, OH?

Pleasant Grove has a violent crime rate of 95.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 832.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pleasant Grove, OH a Good Place to Live?

Pleasant Grove is a small town of 1,310 in Ohio, with a median household income of $71,115 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Pleasant Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pleasant Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pleasant Grove 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: 88.5

Pleasant Grove's overall cost of living index is 88.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pleasant Grove costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pleasant Grove, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$154,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$606	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,115	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pleasant Grove's violent crime rate is 95.1 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.1 /100k

Property Crime

832.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pleasant Grove, OH	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	19.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pleasant Grove sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 9.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pleasant Grove, OH
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	9.5"

Demographics

Metric	Pleasant Grove, OH	National Avg
Population	1,310	—
Median Age	50.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.4%	22.2%
65 and over	31.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Zanesville, OH 3 mi North Zanesville, OH 3 mi South Zanesville, OH 5 mi Duncan Falls, OH 5 mi Philo, OH 7 mi

Pleasant Grove vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pleasant Grove, OH affordable or expensive?

Pleasant Grove's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pleasant Grove roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $154,700 and median rent is $606/month.

What is the crime rate in Pleasant Grove, OH?

Pleasant Grove's violent crime rate is 95.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 832.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pleasant Grove?

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

Is Pleasant Grove, OH a good place to live?

Pleasant Grove, OH has a population of 1,310, a median household income of $71,115, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Pleasant Grove?

Pleasant Grove averages 38.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 9.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pleasant Grove?

The population of Pleasant Grove, Ohio is 1,310 with a median age of 50.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Pleasant Grove: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $154,700, median household income $71,115, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pleasant Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.