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Pleasant Garden, North Carolina

Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, in Guilford county, is 7 miles S of Greensboro, North Carolina (center to center) and 64 miles W of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is part of the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 4,714 people people live in Pleasant Garden.

The People and Families of Pleasant Garden

In Pleasant Garden, about 66% of adults are married. Homes in Pleasant Garden tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pleasant Garden had a median family income of $51,818. Overall, families in Pleasant Garden are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. It turns out that people in Pleasant Garden tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($500) in Pleasant Garden than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Pleasant Garden Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Pleasant Garden, about 90% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Pleasant Garden, 97% of commuters drive to work. Pleasant Garden is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.

High Points

Pleasant Garden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Pleasant Garden People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Pleasant Garden Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Pleasant Garden, NC

Comparing Pleasant Garden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity94
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men78
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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