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9 Things You Have to Eat in Pleasanton
A local food Short shared by Discover California.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Pleasanton
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
77,500
Median age 42.4
Median household income
$186,206
Median rent
$3,017/mo
Median home value
$1,432,300
Schools
21
1 districts
Summer high / winter low
88° / 38°
Pros
- Household incomes run 137% above the US median ($186,206).
- Rent takes only about 19% of the median household income.
- Property taxes are low: about 0.70% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in May, June, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 41 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 372% more than the US median ($1,432,300).
- Sales tax is 10.25%, among the higher rates in the country.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $1,277,200 to $1,592,200 by zip.
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Life in Pleasanton
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
Locanda Amalfi in East Bay Area in Pleasanton, California
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Is Pleasanton a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 137% above the US median ($186,206). Rent takes only about 19% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 372% more than the US median ($1,432,300). Sales tax is 10.25%, among the higher rates in the country.
How much do I need to earn to live in Pleasanton?
The median household earns $186,206. Rent at the median ($3,017/month) is about 19% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $120,680 a year.
How many schools are in Pleasanton?
21 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Pleasanton?
Highs average 88°F in July and lows 38°F in December. The most comfortable months are May, June, October.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.