Pleasant Hill, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Pleasant Hill | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,817 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4496.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.59% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.8 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 13,067 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pleasant Hill grew by 1.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 32,155 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pleasant Hill has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Pleasant Hill | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $133,380 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.38% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pleasant Hill is about 38% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Pleasant Hill | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $875,016 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,417 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.5% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pleasant Hill is about 30.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,417 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pleasant Hill spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 193 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pleasant Hill | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.2 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.4 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 193 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,992 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 22.8% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 47,232 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,304 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Pleasant Hill is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Pleasant Hill has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Pleasant Hill | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.4% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Pleasant Hill has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Pleasant Hill | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pleasant Hill, California.
What is the population of Pleasant Hill, California?
The population of Pleasant Hill, California is 31,817, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pleasant Hill, California?
The population density of Pleasant Hill, California is 4496.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pleasant Hill, California?
The median household income in Pleasant Hill, California is $133,380, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pleasant Hill, California?
The median home price in Pleasant Hill, California is $875,016, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pleasant Hill, California?
The unemployment rate in Pleasant Hill, California is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.