Below Average CostSafer than AveragePLEASANTON ISD
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Pleasanton is a small city of 10,706 in Texas, with a median household income of $70,685
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pleasanton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pleasanton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pleasanton 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: 93.7
Pleasanton's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pleasanton costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pleasanton, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$177,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,047
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,685
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Pleasanton's violent crime rate is 193.5 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
193.5 /100k
Property Crime
2066.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pleasanton is served primarily by PLEASANTON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pleasanton, TX
National Avg
School District
PLEASANTON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pleasanton sees average highs of 65.1°F in January
and 96.4°F in July,
with 31.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Pleasanton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pleasanton roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $177,800 and median rent is $1,047/month.
Pleasanton's violent crime rate is 193.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2066.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pleasanton are operated by PLEASANTON ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pleasanton, TX has a population of 10,706, a median household income of $70,685, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Pleasanton averages 65.1°F in January and 96.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.5 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pleasanton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78064.
The population of Pleasanton, Texas is 10,706 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pleasanton: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $177,800, median household income $70,685, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pleasanton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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