Small city in Atascosa County, part of the San Antonio metro

Living in Pleasanton, TX

C

102nd of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 47 of 100
33rd of 54 in the San Antonio area

We give Pleasanton a C. It ranks 102nd of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on cost of living and safety, and trails on internet access and education levels. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

  • Good for people on a budget
  • Affordable
  • Education levels scores low (13 of 100)
  • Health scores low (18 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Pleasanton isHoustonDallasAustinFort WorthPleasanton
Where Pleasanton is in Texas.
Population
11,511+8.2% since 2020
Median rent
$1,10821% lower than Texas
Median home value
$204,30028% lower than Texas
Household income
$65,034Median
Average commute
24 minOne way
Violent crime
129Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Pleasanton

Pleasanton sits about 34 miles from downtown San Antonio, in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro. 11,511 people lived here in 2025, up 8.2% from 2020. It is spread out.

Local spots people know include Pleasanton River Park, Bark Park Dog Park and Pleasanton Public Library.

The median age is 31.7, 43% of households have children, 62% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $65,034 a year (17% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Pleasanton

  • Low violent crime. 129 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 67% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,108, 21% lower than the Texas median.

Cons of living in Pleasanton

  • Weaker school ratings. Only 25% of the 4 rated campuses earn an A or B from the state.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 147 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Pleasanton suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 25% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 67% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 50% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 17% lower than the Texas median, with 74 restaurants and 4 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 58% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 23% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 67% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 80% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 82% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,108 is 21% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 33% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA strong fit: the median rent of $1,108 is 21% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 92% for people on a budget.

Pleasanton report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Pleasanton with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $1,108, homes cost 3.1x income.

    89 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $65,034, 3.0% unemployed.

    48 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade D+

    4 rated campuses, 25% rated A or B.

    25 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade B

    129 violent crimes per 100k, 1,207 property crimes per 100k.

    64 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    2 grocery stores, 74 restaurants, 3 parks mapped in town.

    61 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 24 min, 6.2% work from home.

    23 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade D-

    21% have a bachelor’s degree.

    13 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade D

    23% of adults uninsured.

    18 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade D

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade F

    82% of homes have broadband.

    3 of 100 vs US cities

Where Pleasanton stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%15 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Median rent: $1,10821% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Home value to income: 3.1x13% lower than Texas (3.6x)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 21%13 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 82%10 points lower than Texas (91%)
  • Median household income: $65,03417% lower than Texas ($78,476)

Cost of living in Pleasanton

Pleasanton renters pay a median of $1,108 a month, 21% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $44,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 37% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $982 for a one-bedroom, $1,069 for a two-bedroom and $1,404 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $204,300, 28% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,118 before tax, or $1,386 with property tax. That is $278 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Pleasanton pays $3,216 a year, 24% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Pleasanton

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in PleasantonStudio$8181 bedroom$9822 bedrooms$1,0693 bedrooms$1,4044 bedrooms$1,405
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Atascosa County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent21% lower than Texas$1,108$1,403$1,413
Median home value28% lower than Texas$204,300$283,800$332,700
Home value to income13% lower than Texas3.1x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Texas37%52%51%
Median property tax per year24% lower than Texas$3,216$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Texas62%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198419921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,386
Mortgage payment
$1,118
Property tax
$268
Median rent, for comparison
$1,108

Based on a $204,300 home in Pleasanton, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Pleasanton safe?

In 2025, Pleasanton Police Department reported 15 violent crimes and 140 property crimes. That works out to 129 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 67% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 1,207 property crimes per 100,000, 42% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 48% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Pleasanton by yearTexas12920212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
129
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
1,207
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Pleasanton by yearTexas1,20720212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Pleasanton Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Pleasanton

Pleasanton has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 25% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Pleasanton ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
25
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
76
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BPleasanton High SchoolHigh, Pleasanton ISD80 of 100
  • CPleasanton ElementaryElementary, Pleasanton ISD79 of 100
  • CPleasanton PriElementary, Pleasanton ISD79 of 100
  • DPleasanton Junior HighMiddle, Pleasanton ISD65 of 100

Daily life in Pleasanton

Everyday places mapped inside Pleasanton, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Pleasanton River Park, Bark Park Dog Park, Pleasanton Public Library.

The average one-way commute is 24 minutes, 10% shorter than the Texas average. 6% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown San Antonio is about 34 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Pleasanton work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $65,034, income per person is $27,285, unemployment is 3.0% and 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
2
Pharmacies
5
Restaurants
74
Cafes
4
Bars
5
Parks
3
Gyms
8
Hospitals and urgent care
3
Childcare
5
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income17% lower than Texas$65,034$78,476$80,734
Income per person33% lower than Texas$27,285$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas3.0%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Texas13%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Texas21%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher4 points lower than Texas82%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance4 points higher than Texas23%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than Texas82%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute10% lower than Texas24 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Texas6.2%14%15%
Workers who work from home6.2%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.7%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Pleasanton

Under 1833%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6429%
65 and over16%

Median age 31.7 years. 43% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Black2.8%
Asian0.9%
Other or more than one race0.9%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Pleasanton

Pleasanton has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 40°F. There are about 147 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 32 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Pleasanton40°60°80°100°65J69F76M83A89M94J96J98A92S84O74N66DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Pleasanton, 1 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Pleasanton

Nearby, Jourdanton gets a C-, Poteet gets a C and Charlotte gets an F. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. C-JourdantonTown, 4,407 people5 mi
  2. CPoteetTown, 2,910 people7 mi
  3. FCharlotteTown, 1,466 people15 mi
  4. D-Sandy OaksTown, 5,396 people16 mi
  5. B-SomersetTown, 2,005 people21 mi
  6. FElmendorfTown, 2,389 people23 mi

Pleasanton in the San Antonio area

How it ranks among 54 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Cross Mountain3,752 people16 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Shavano Park3,670 people9 mito downtown
  3. 3A+Hollywood Park3,143 people10 mito downtown
  4. 30B-Lake Dunlap1,411 people30 mito downtown
  5. 31C+Lytle2,492 people23 mito downtown
  6. 32C+Canyon Lake33,883 people33 mito downtown
  7. 33CPleasanton11,011 people34 mito downtown
  8. 34CPoteet2,910 people29 mito downtown
  9. 35CLa Vernia1,095 people25 mito downtown
  10. 36CRedwood3,441 people44 mito downtown

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Living in Pleasanton: common questions

Is Pleasanton, TX a good place to live?

We give Pleasanton a C. It ranks 102nd of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on cost of living and safety, and trails on internet access and education levels. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

How much does it cost to live in Pleasanton?

Renters in Pleasanton pay a median of $1,108 a month, 21% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $204,300, 28% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,386, including property tax.

Is Pleasanton safe?

In 2025, Pleasanton Police Department reported 129 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 67% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,207 per 100,000, 42% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Pleasanton?

We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Pleasanton. 25% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 25 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

Does Pleasanton flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Pleasanton as high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Pleasanton?

Summers in Pleasanton peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 40°F. Expect around 147 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 32 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Pleasanton?

The average one-way commute is 24 min, 10% lower than the Texas average. About 6.2% of workers work from home. It is about 34 miles from downtown San Antonio.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.