salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 9.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. It is a highly educated city: 55.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $114,720 a year. That is $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 475 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pleasure Point?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pleasure Point
| Size | Pleasure Point | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,517 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,847 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,990 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,694 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pleasure Point overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pleasure Point, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pleasure Point
Life in Pleasure Point
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pleasure Point?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $5,345 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,183,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $118,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pleasure Point, CA?
Renting in Pleasure Point costs a median of about $2,868 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Pleasure Point?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $114,720 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pleasure Point cheap or expensive?
Pleasure Point is rated OK: rent takes 26.6% of the typical household income of $129,227. It ranks 475th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pleasure Point?
The median homeowner in Pleasure Point pays $7,178 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is Pleasure Point more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Pleasure Point?
The median home value in Pleasure Point is $1,183,600, about 9.2 times the typical yearly household income.
5,489 people live in Pleasure Point. Numbers are typical (middle) values.