Pleasanton, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64.1

D

out of 100

Overview

Pleasanton is a California city with a population of approximately 74,653, part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $1,530,327. Median household income is $181,639.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 74,653 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $1,530,327 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $181,639 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 34.3 minutes
  • Part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

74,653

Source: Census ACS

$1,530,327

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$181,639

Source: Census ACS

34.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

42

Source: Walk Score

231 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Alameda County (county-level results)

75%
21%
Democrat 499,551
Republican 140,789
Leans D+53.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 13.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 32.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 29.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 42/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 64.1

Location

Pleasanton, CA (37.6658, -121.8755)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.