salaryRent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,040 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 215 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pleasanton?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pleasanton
| Size | Pleasanton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $684 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,154 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,348 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pleasanton overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pleasanton, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pleasanton
Life in Pleasanton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pleasanton?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $33 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $204,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pleasanton, TX?
Renting in Pleasanton costs a median of about $1,451 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Pleasanton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,040 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pleasanton cheap or expensive?
Pleasanton is rated OK: rent takes 24.8% of the typical household income of $70,139. It ranks 215th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pleasanton?
The median homeowner in Pleasanton pays $3,216 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.
Is Pleasanton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Pleasanton?
The median home value in Pleasanton is $204,300, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
11,011 people live in Pleasanton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.