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Pleasanton
  • Town in California
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Town
Oakland

Pleasanton

#17 in Best Suburbs to Live in San Francisco Bay Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Pleasanton is a town in California with a population of 79,558. Pleasanton is in Alameda County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Pleasanton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Pleasanton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Pleasanton and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Pleasanton are highly rated.
    About Pleasanton...
    Population
    79,558
    Town near
    Oakland
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,116,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,634
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      50.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      48.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      193.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,126.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      108.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      31%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Pleasanton

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $167,932
    National
    $69,021
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