Cost of Living in Pleasanton, TX

Population 10,854 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

73
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Pleasanton offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $203,000 — costs less than 3.1 times median household income of $65,602, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Geographically, Pleasanton is about 35 miles south of San Antonio, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 8% lower than San Antonio's $220,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 67
Rent 84

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

About the Cost of Living in Pleasanton

The median home value in Pleasanton is $203,100 — 33% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,098/month, 16% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,602/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.1%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 81.8°F and lows of 60.3°F. Overall, Pleasanton has a cost of living index of 73 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$203,100
33% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$255,426
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
16% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.4x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 63.4%
Renter-occupied 36.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,098
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,712/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
30.4 min
13% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.9%
Carpooled
15.7%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
3.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$65,602
12% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,390
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
5% above avg
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.4%
Graduate degree 5.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.6
Male median age 32.6
Female median age 36.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
81.8°F
Avg Low
60.3°F
Annual Precip
29.7"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 656975828894969891847366
Low °F 424754606874757671625144
Precip" 1.791.562.432.343.883.171.782.503.153.022.012.10

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
63.6%
Good air days/yr
86
Max AQI recorded
330
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pleasanton, TX?

Pleasanton has a cost index of 73 (100 = national average). It is 27% below the national average.

What is average rent in Pleasanton, TX?

The median gross rent in Pleasanton is $1,098 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pleasanton?

The median home value in Pleasanton is $203,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pleasanton?

The median household income in Pleasanton is $65,602 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pleasanton, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pleasanton is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Pleasanton, TX affordable?

Yes, Pleasanton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 73 — about 27% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Pleasanton?

Pleasanton has average high temperatures of 81.8°F and average lows of 60.3°F. Annual precipitation is 29.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pleasanton at a Glance

Population
10,854
Median Income
$65,602
Home Value
$203,100
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg High Temp
81.8°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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