Cost of Living in Pleasure Point, CA

Population 5,813 · California · Data vintage 2023

321
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing prices in Pleasure Point cluster toward the top of the US distribution — a median of $1.2 million, roughly 4 times the national figure, consistent with markets dominated by nonresident and vacation-home buyers.

Pleasure Point is about 25 miles southwest of San Jose, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with San Jose's $1.2 million median.

Cost Overview

Housing 403
Rent 197

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Pleasure Point

The median home value in Pleasure Point is $1,230,200 — 303% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,595/month, 97% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $117,776/year is 58% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Pleasure Point has a cost of living index of 321 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 221% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,230,200
303% above avg
Median Rent
$2,595/mo
97% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
39.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 56.8%
Renter-occupied 43.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,595
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,209/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.7 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.7%
Carpooled
3.8%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
2.2%
Work from home
23.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$117,776
58% above avg
Per Capita Income
$69,805
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
36% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Labor Force Participation
70.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.2%
Graduate degree 20.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49.7
Male median age 51.9
Female median age 42.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 36 — Good
82.2%
Good air days/yr
130
Max AQI recorded
189
PM2.5 days
176
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pleasure Point, CA?

Pleasure Point has a cost index of 321 (100 = national average). It is 221% above the national average.

What is average rent in Pleasure Point, CA?

The median gross rent in Pleasure Point is $2,595 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pleasure Point?

The median home value in Pleasure Point is $1,230,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Pleasure Point?

The median household income in Pleasure Point is $117,776 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pleasure Point, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pleasure Point is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Pleasure Point, CA affordable?

Pleasure Point is above average in cost of living, with an index of 321 — about 221% higher than the national average.