Climate
Temperatures are moderate year round with an average high of 87 degrees in July and an average low of 39 degrees in January.
Cultural Attractions
Thousands of visitors descend on Pleasant Hill each year for the two-day Art, Jazz & Wine Fest, which features more than 75 artists.
Recreation
Surrounding Pleasant Hill is a series of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
Historical
Pleasant Hill began as a farm community in the 1890s and remained primarily agricultural until World War II.
Economy
The city is mainly a bedroom community for the San Francisco Bay Area.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 33,343
- Population under 55:
- 71.6%
- Population over 55:
- 28.4%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Oakland
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 86°F July High, 35°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $62,872
- Median home price:
- $395,000
- Average property tax:
- $452
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 10.9%
- High
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 20
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 33
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 47/3
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 81/5
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 545
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