Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill, CA
At a glance
Pleasant Hill is ranked #3 of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.6/5, 3rd of 8 in Pleasant Hill) and curb appeal (3.6/5), at a median home price of $1.04M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $15,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.9/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Confusingly, one of Pleasant Hill's neighborhoods is just named Pleasant Hill, and it sits at the southern end of the city near the Walnut Creek line, around the Pleasant Hill Road and Taylor Boulevard area. It is an established, low-key residential pocket that feeds into Pleasant Hill Elementary, and it has long been one of the steadier, safer-feeling parts of town. Nearby Dinosaur Hill Park, the small open-space hill off Taylor Boulevard, gives the area a real outdoor anchor, with short trails and a view that takes in Pleasant Hill, Concord, and Walnut Creek. What it does not have is much walkable retail, so this is a drive-to-your-errands neighborhood, with the Contra Costa Boulevard shops and the downtown district a few minutes off. The bonus of sitting on the Walnut Creek border is that downtown Walnut Creek's restaurants and shopping are an easy hop south. People who want a settled block with parks and trails close, and a bigger downtown within reach, tend to land here.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.9
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.6
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Pleasant Hill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| College Park High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Pleasant Hill FAQs10 answers
Is Pleasant Hill a good place to live?
Pleasant Hill ranks 3rd of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.6/5) and curb appeal (3.6/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.9/5).
Is Pleasant Hill safe?
Pleasant Hill scores 4.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill.
What do homes in Pleasant Hill cost?
The median home price in Pleasant Hill is $1.04M, compared with $1.08M for Pleasant Hill as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $15,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Pleasant Hill rising or falling?
The median home price in Pleasant Hill is down about 4.7% over the past 12 months, from $1.09M to $1.04M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Pleasant Hill?
Schools serving Pleasant Hill include Pleasant Hill Elementary (3.5/5), Pleasant Hill Middle (3.3/5) and College Park High (4.2/5).
What is the weather like in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 5th of 8 in Pleasant Hill. Summer days run 56° to 83°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Pleasant Hill walkable to shops and restaurants?
Pleasant Hill scores 2.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 4th of 8 in Pleasant Hill.
What is Pleasant Hill known for?
Pleasant Hill is associated with Southern Edge, Dinosaur Hill and Walnut Creek Border. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.6/5).
How does Pleasant Hill compare to other Pleasant Hill neighborhoods?
Pleasant Hill ranks 3rd of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill. It ranks 3rd of 8 in Pleasant Hill for safety (4.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.9/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill are Poet's Corner and Grayson Creek.
What are the downsides of living in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.9/5).
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