Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill CA — neighborhood review

Pleasant Hill, CA

Pleasant Hill · CA 94523

Updated July 28, 2026 · Would You Live There?

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Verdict

$1.1M

Median Price

65/100

Walk Score

5/10

Schools

42 min

to Downtown San Francisco

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
28/100
BSafety
78/100
D+Schools
50/100
B+Quietness
80/100
B-Commute
70/100
CWalkability
65/100
WYLT Score62/100

Our Take

Pleasant Hill has an excellent balance of quality schools, relatively low crime, easy access to the highway, and a suburban feel. While housing prices have likely increased significantly since the last census data, it's still considered a stable and desirable area. Homeowners and families alike will appreciate the safe and welcoming community.

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The Good

  • Outstanding schools with numerous top-rated options
  • Relatively low crime rate
  • Easy access to major highways (I-680, I-580)
  • Quiet and family-friendly atmosphere

Real Talk

  • !Housing prices have likely increased significantly since 2022 census data
  • !Traffic and congestion on major highways can be a challenge
  • $Homeowners association (HOA) fees may apply to some neighborhoods

Best For

Families with young childrenHomebuyers seeking quality schoolsSuburban residents seeking a quiet atmosphere

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Pleasant Hill, CA

B

Safety grade

Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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