Apartments for rent in Pleasant Hill, CA

The small city of Pleasant Hill, California is home to just under 35,000 residents. The city's population, at an average age of just over 40, is somewhat older compared to other municipalities in California, which has an average age of 37. Home ownership is more common than renting in Pleasant Hill, and 39% of residents rent. With an average rent of $1,752/month, exceeding the state average, relatively high rent costs may be a factor in the higher levels of ownership.

Pleasant Hill has an average commute time of about 37 minutes, longer than the California average of about 32 minutes. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 38% of residents, while public transit is used by only 7% of the city. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Pleasant Hill has a large number of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 11% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. In addition, 26% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Many Pleasant Hill residents work in one of three industries: retail, scientific, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 21% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in management, as 11% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Pleasant Hill workers bring in an average annual income of about $109,000, more than the state average. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.