Pleasanton

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Pleasanton, TX Area Guide

Avg Rent

$979

Population

12,131

Renter Mix

37% Rent

Soak in the Birthplace of the Cowboy’s local history

Suburban Welcoming Growing Close-Knit Affordable Historic

Located about 35 miles south of San Antonio, Pleasanton is known as the City of Live Oaks and Friendly Folks. Founded in 1858, Pleasanton is also known as the Birthplace of the Cowboy, since it had a growing population of cowboys around the 19th century.

Remnants of Pleasanton’s past are evident throughout the city, from the artifacts in Longhorn Museum to the historic buildings lining Main Street. Pleasanton hosts the annual Cowboy Homecoming Festival every October, in celebration of its cowboy-centric history.

Pleasanton’s lush green spaces, like Atascosa River Park and Pleasanton Country Club, encourage active lifestyles while promoting a sense of community. Shopping opportunities are also plentiful in Pleasanton, with a slew of national retailers and chain restaurants populating the shopping centers along Oaklawn Road and a variety of local shops and eateries strewn along Main Street. Convenience to I-37 and U.S. 281 makes getting around from Pleasanton easy.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$63,141

Average: $73,650

Education

2,176

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,093

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

28%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Pleasanton has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Pleasanton, TX is $850 for a studio, $979 for one bedroom, $1,125 for two bedrooms, and $1,500 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pleasanton has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$979/month
732 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Pleasanton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

958 Students

Pleasanton Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

695 Students

Pleasanton Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

772 Students

Pleasanton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

944 Students

Points of Interest

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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 February 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.