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Pleasanton, Texas

Pleasanton, Texas, in Atascosa county, is 31 miles S of San Antonio, Texas. The city has a population of 8,266.

The People and Families of Pleasanton

In Pleasanton, about 54% of adults are married. Pleasanton is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pleasanton had a median family income of $34,718.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Pleasanton residents, with $1,500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Pleasanton Housing

In Pleasanton, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Pleasanton, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

Comparative Profile of Pleasanton, TX

Comparing Pleasanton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity85
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime34

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