Geography
Pleasanton is in the Amador Valley in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Cultural Attractions
The Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton have hosted a large county fair for more than 90 years.
Recreation
Callippe Preserve Golf Course is an 18-hole green recently completed in the city’s Happy Valley.
Economy
Hacienda Business Park is the largest of its kind in Northern California and home to some of the city’s 5,000 businesses.
Fun Fact
The town provided the background for the movie <em>Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm</em> and has become a popular place to film because of its historic, rural look.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 69,084
- Population under 55:
- 78.1%
- Population over 55:
- 21.9%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Oakland
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 92°F July High, 37°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $89,184
- Median home price:
- $620,000
- Average property tax:
- $1,118
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 10.8%
- High
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 21
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 32
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 38/3
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 73/5
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 235
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