salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,520 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Alabama. It is number 105 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pleasant Grove?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pleasant Grove
| Size | Pleasant Grove | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $875 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,797 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,796 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pleasant Grove overall?
Everyday prices in Alabama overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pleasant Grove, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pleasant Grove
Life in Pleasant Grove
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pleasant Grove?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $167 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $226,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pleasant Grove, AL?
Renting in Pleasant Grove costs a median of about $1,738 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Pleasant Grove?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,520 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pleasant Grove cheap or expensive?
Pleasant Grove is rated OK: rent takes 27.5% of the typical household income of $75,837. It ranks 105th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pleasant Grove?
The median homeowner in Pleasant Grove pays $1,380 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is Pleasant Grove more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Alabama are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Pleasant Grove?
The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $226,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
9,442 people live in Pleasant Grove. Numbers are typical (middle) values.