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PLEASANTON

The Best School District and the "Happiness Village"

PLEASANTON
Niche Grade Card - Pleasanton

Pleasanton is a well-known city located in the East Bay, renowned for its rapidly expanding technology sector and high-quality population. In 2009, Forbes named it as one of the "Top Hometown Spots," while in 2010, Money magazine ranked it as the 63rd "Best Place to Live." Pleasanton was also listed as one of "America's 50 Best Cities to Live In" by USA Today in 2014. In 2013 and 2016, NerdWallet ranked it as the third wealthiest city in the United States.

July is the hottest month of the year, with the highest average temperature ranging between 90-92 degrees Fahrenheit (30-32 degrees Celsius). The lowest temperature occurs between December and January, with temperatures dropping to about 35-37 degrees Fahrenheit (1-3 degrees Celsius). The city is home to several prominent companies, including Workday, Ellie Mae, Roche Molecular Diagnostics, Blackhawk Network Holdings, and Veeva Systems.

Pleasanton boasts of a rich history and a unique downtown area featuring several dining, shopping, and leisure centers. The city is also renowned for its peaceful, beautiful residential communities and numerous cultural and entertainment activities. The Alameda Fairgrounds is an excellent place to visit for weekend festivals. From May to October every year, various regional activities are held, such as classic car exhibitions, Irish national costume and dance performances, equestrian performances, small business catering trade fairs, and much more. The annual July 4th large-scale National Day fireworks show is also held here. The Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area, located to the east of the city, offers fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities. Alviso Adobe Community Park is a historic farm that has been converted into a park and history museum. The Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, spanning over 100 acres, offers visitors an archery range and walking trails, making it an ideal location for hiking enthusiasts.

Pleasanton boasts several shopping options, including Stoneridge Mall, San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore, and Pacific Pearl Plaza. The city is home to two branches of Ranch 99 Supermarket, catering to its large Asian community. Newsweek has recognized Amador Valley and Foothill, the high schools in Pleasanton, as two of the top 400 high schools in the country. Compared to San Ramon, the community in Pleasanton is more established, with fewer new houses and communities. Many houses in the city are over 30 years old.

 

Pleasanton has well-developed transportation networks, peaceful and beautiful communities, and good-quality schools. The city offers more affordable housing options than South Bay and is a popular choice for those looking for a higher quality of living. Although many people work in large companies in Silicon Valley, they make their homes in Pleasanton, and big companies like Apple and Google have commuter cars in the area. Highway 580 or 680 offers convenient access to and from the city. The city has two BART stations, West Dublin/Pleasanton and Dublin/Pleasanton, making it an ideal choice for commuters. Pleasanton is undoubtedly an excellent choice for those considering relocating.

79,871

POPULATION
 

$1,338,200

MEDIAN HOME VALUE
 

$181,639

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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