Pleasanton, California Income Statistics
Pleasanton Wealth Score
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Pleasanton | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $185,459 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $125,187 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.1% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 38.6% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 46.0% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Pleasanton is about 87% higher than in California. Income has been growing slower in Pleasanton (5.1%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 39% of adults in Pleasanton earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Pleasanton, California grew by 67.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $185,459 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.1% per year.
Pleasanton has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2013, its income was 113% higher. The gap has widened from 117% in 2009 to 131% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Pleasanton
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Households by income, 2024
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About 16,358 households (73.3% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 8.9% of households in Pleasanton had an income under $35,000 and 59.9% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Pleasanton has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (46.0% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (7.3% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 384 | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 335 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 545 | 2.4% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 723 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 811 | 3.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,639 | 7.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,511 | 6.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,005 | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,102 | 13.9% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 10,251 | 46.0% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 22,306 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 19,111 residents (38.6% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 44.9% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 14.1% of Pleasanton residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 19.6% had some income but less than $25,000, and 45.7% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Pleasanton has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (38.6% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (5.7% vs 12.6%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 6,990 | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,996 | 8.1% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,346 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,386 | 6.8% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,739 | 5.5% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,818 | 5.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,631 | 9.3% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,550 | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 19,111 | 38.6% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 49,568 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 14.1% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Pleasanton
| Metric | Pleasanton | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.511 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $131,219 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $119,763 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 8.7% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Pleasanton, it is 0.511, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 10% more than women's income in Pleasanton, California. Over a 35-year career, a 10% wage gap accumulates to roughly $400,960 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Pleasanton, California has narrowed from about 34% to 9% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 38% in 2013, and was narrowest at 8% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $22,278 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Pleasanton | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 28.5% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 30 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,504 people are unemployed in Pleasanton, California.
The average commute time in Pleasanton is 30 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Pleasanton, California has fallen from 7.3% to 4.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 8.4% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.1% in 2018.
Pleasanton has stayed well below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. The gap has narrowed from 1.4 points in 2011 to 0.6 points in 2024, the closest it has been.
Pleasanton, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Pleasanton, CA is typical in size for this group, 61,096 residents against a local median of 69,677, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Where Pleasanton, CA breaks from the cities next to it is unemployment, sitting 22% above the local median of 3.8% at 4.6%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 1.2% on unemployment, so Pleasanton, CA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Pleasanton, CA has the 3rd lowest unemployment of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton, CA | 61,096 | $185,459 #3/4 | 5.1%/yr #4/4 | 4.6% #3/4 | 0.511 #3/4 |
| Dublin, CA | 57,077 | $197,059 | 6.2%/yr | 3.8% | 0.506 |
| San Ramon, CA | 76,435 | $197,269 | 5.6%/yr | 4.9% | 0.509 |
| Livermore, CA | 69,677 | $157,653 | 5.7%/yr | 3.7% | 0.515 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pleasanton, California has an overall wealth index grade of A+, making it far better than California, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Pleasanton, California.
How Rich Is Pleasanton, California?
Pleasanton has a wealth index grade of A+. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A+ grade means it is one of the most prosperous areas in the country. The median household income is $185,459, about 87% higher than the California average of $99,161.
How fast is household income rising in Pleasanton, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Pleasanton, California rose 67%, from $110,982 to $185,459. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +67% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Pleasanton in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Pleasanton, California was $179,567, up 2% from $175,974 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Pleasanton in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Pleasanton, California was $156,302. By 2024 it had risen 19% to $185,459.
Do many residents of Pleasanton, California earn over $100,000?
Yes. 39% of adults in Pleasanton, California earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 3), against 18% (about 1 in 6) in California. 46% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 20% in California.
How strong is the job market in Pleasanton, California?
Unemployment in Pleasanton, California is only 4.6%, well below the California rate of 6.6%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Pleasanton, California?
The Gini coefficient in Pleasanton is 0.511. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Pleasanton, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Pleasanton, California has narrowed from about 34% to 9% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 38% in 2013, and was narrowest at 8% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $22,278 since 2009.
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