What are the schools like in Pleasant Hill, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Pleasant Hill?

The median household income in Pleasant Hill, PA is $58,366 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 19.7%.

What is the weather like in Pleasant Hill, PA?

Pleasant Hill has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Pleasant Hill, PA affordable or expensive?

Pleasant Hill's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pleasant Hill is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $145,600 and the median rent is $1,061 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pleasant Hill, PA?

Pleasant Hill has a violent crime rate of 30.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 214.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pleasant Hill, PA a Good Place to Live?

Pleasant Hill is a small town of 3,263 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $58,366 and a 19.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

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

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: 95.3

Pleasant Hill's overall cost of living index is 95.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pleasant Hill costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pleasant Hill, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$145,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,061	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,366	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pleasant Hill's violent crime rate is 30.3 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

30.3 /100k

Property Crime

214.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pleasant Hill, PA	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	20.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pleasant Hill sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation and 24.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pleasant Hill, PA
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.4"
Annual Snowfall	24.0"

Demographics

Metric	Pleasant Hill, PA	National Avg
Population	3,263	—
Median Age	33.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	19.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	6.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Pleasant Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pleasant Hill, PA affordable or expensive?

Pleasant Hill's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pleasant Hill roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $145,600 and median rent is $1,061/month.

What is the crime rate in Pleasant Hill, PA?

Pleasant Hill's violent crime rate is 30.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 214.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pleasant Hill?

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

Is Pleasant Hill, PA a good place to live?

Pleasant Hill, PA has a population of 3,263, a median household income of $58,366, and an unemployment rate of 19.7%. 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 Hill?

Pleasant Hill averages 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches with about 24.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pleasant Hill?

The population of Pleasant Hill, Pennsylvania is 3,263 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Pleasant Hill: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $145,600, median household income $58,366, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.