Housing
Home prices and rent in Pleasanton
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with California and the U.S.
Census geography: Pleasanton city, California. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Pleasanton vs. California and the U.S.
| Pleasanton | California | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,537,100 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $3,060 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $190,124 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 67% | 56% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1976 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $732,100 | $986,800 | $1,537,100 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,742 | $2,396 | $3,060 |
| Median household income | $123,608 | $156,400 | $190,124 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area · Alameda County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $162,800. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $95,050 | $108,600 | $122,200 | $135,750 | $146,650 | $157,500 | $168,350 | $179,200 |
| Very low income (50%) | $59,400 | $67,900 | $76,400 | $84,850 | $91,650 | $98,450 | $105,250 | $112,050 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $35,650 | $40,750 | $45,850 | $50,900 | $55,000 | $59,050 | $63,150 | $67,200 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 11, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Pleasanton?
$1,537,100, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $734,700 in California and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Pleasanton?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $3,060 a month, versus $2,036 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Pleasanton?
The median home value went from $732,100 in 2014 to $1,537,100 in 2024 (+110%).
What is fair market rent in Pleasanton?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area is $2,088 for a studio, $2,290 for one bedroom and $2,805 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Pleasanton city, California. Values are estimates with margins of error.