Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Pleasanton, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,681
Population
75,218
Renter Mix
36% Rent
The Bay Area’s most pleasant town
Suburban
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Historic
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Shopping
Pleasanton, CA, sits in the heart of the Tri-Valley region. The city's downtown district preserves its historic character with independent shops and a weekly farmers' market that draws visitors from across the region. Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park stretches along the western edge of the city, while the Alameda County Fairgrounds anchors the community's event calendar.
The city houses both Amador Valley High School and Foothill High School, which consistently rank among California's academic leaders. Major employers in the area include the corporate headquarters of Workday, Safeway, and Veeva Systems. Shadow Cliffs Regional Park provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating. The area's history stretches to the 1850s, when it was known as Alisal and earned notoriety as a Gold Rush-era haven for outlaws. Today, Pleasanton combines its historic roots with modern conveniences, including access to two BART stations for easy Bay Area commuting.
Explore the City
Ranch style homes are plentiful in Mission Hills.
Mission Hills is a dog's friendly neighborhood.
Enjoy a brisk morning walk at Mission Hills Park in Mission Hills.
Animal theme playground at Mission Hills Park in Mission Hills.
The Alameda County Fairgrounds features horse shows, racing, and equestrian events.
Mission Hills is a peaceful neighborhood known for its scenic views and elegant homes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$175,318
Average: $191,755
Education
38,414
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
40,131
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pleasanton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Pleasanton, CA is $2,349 for a studio, $2,681 for one bedroom, $3,182 for two bedrooms, and $4,090 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pleasanton has increased by 7.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,681/month
757 Sq Ft
House
$5,382/month
2,252 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,047/month
1,547 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pleasanton, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Vintage Hills Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
522 Students
Henry P. Mohr Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
492 Students
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
629 Students
Public
Grades K-5
629 Students
Public
Grades K-5
586 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,129 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,129 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,015 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,015 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
944 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,583 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,583 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,169 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,169 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
85 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
- Dublin Hills Regional Parks
- Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
- Niles Canyon Railway
- Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Parks
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.