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Pleasant Hill, MO


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Pleasant Hill, Missouri

Pleasant Hill, Missouri is 22 miles S of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 27 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Cass county. The city is part of the Kansas City metro area. The population of Pleasant Hill is 5,582.

The People and Families of Pleasant Hill

In Pleasant Hill, about 62% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Pleasant Hill.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pleasant Hill had a median family income of $52,799. Pleasant Hill is one of the richer cities in Missouri. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Pleasant Hill.

Political Inclinations

Among Pleasant Hill political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $950. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Pleasant Hill Housing

Of the housing in Pleasant Hill, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Pleasant Hill than most places in Missouri.

Commuting

In Pleasant Hill, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pleasant Hill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Pleasant Hill Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Pleasant Hill Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Pleasant Hill Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Pleasant Hill Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Pleasant Hill People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Pleasant Hill Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Pleasant Hill, MO

Comparing Pleasant Hill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women69
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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