Pleasanton

POPULATION

81,717

MED. HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$156,400

MED. HOME VALUE

$1,584,380

Safe and serene neighborhoods, excellent schools, growing job opportunities, and a beautiful historic district make Pleasanton a wonderful place to live.

This city of about 82,000 is situated at the base of nature reserves and hills filled with hiking trails, and its downtown streets are lined with trees and flowers. A bedroom community to the South Bay and Silicon Valley, and just an hour from San Francisco’s attractions, dining, and entertainment, Pleasanton is a commuter’s dream.

There are two BART stations and big companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook even offer nice commuter buses to bring employees to their campuses. Pleasanton has big shopping malls and chain restaurants as well as unique shops and dining on its historic Main Street. The Alameda County Fair comes to the County Fairgrounds in town every summer, where you can also attend cars shows, horse races, and other fun activities throughout the year. With more parks per capita than most cities, a huge sports complex, and an 80-acre lake just on the edge of town, Pleasanton is an amazing place to call home.

 

Neighbors

Tech professionals, families

Expect

Fantastic schools and quiet neighborhoods

Lifestyle

Chic, sophisticated and fun

Unexpected Appeal

Incredible range of restaurants

Market

Higher-end homes and serene neighborhood

Fall In Love

Shadow Cliffs Recreation Area

Explore Homes for Sale in Pleasanton

The Community

A+ rated public schools, well-maintained playgrounds, and quiet neighborhoods bring families to Pleasanton, and endless opportunities for fun and recreation make them stay. Commuters love its central location, ease of public transportation, and outdoor activities after a long day or week at the office.

It’s so relaxing to come home and explore the trails in the nature reserves on the west side of town, or go swimming, boating, or on a picnic at the lake in Shadow Cliffs Recreation Area just to the east. This pet-friendly city has over 40 community parks, and you can even play golf in wine country at Ruby Hill.

In the center of town, Ken Mercer Sports Park offers football, baseball, and soccer fields, a playground for younger kids, and even a sand volleyball court. While this is a quiet community that winds down before 10pm, its proximity to bigger cities puts nightlife within reach.

 

FEATURED Pleasanton PROPERTIES

 
 

The Culture

The warm climate in Pleasanton allows residents to enjoy summer evenings outside, whether dining on a patio or playing an evening round of golf. Saturday mornings can be spent strolling through the Farmers Market, going for a bike ride, and in the middle of summer, enjoying the rides and attractions at the Alameda County Fair.

Pleasanton has a beautifully maintained historic core featuring a variety of architecture, unique shops, art galleries and a performing arts center, delightful cafes, and amazing restaurants. University of the Pacific offers degree programs, and art students can study and create at the Pleasanton campus of the California School of Art and Design. There are churches, mosques, and synagogues in town as well as two Hindu temples in the area, so people of different religions can practice their faith.

 

 

Lifestyle

In the morning, stop by Inklings Coffee & Tea for fresh pastry and a spiced fig latte or a cup of chai to enjoy on your commute to work. On the weekends, take to the Moller Ranch trails for an easy hike, or head to the trailheads at the Preserve Staging Area for a more strenuous workout. Bill’s Café offers hearty, homestyle breakfasts, or for lighter fare, relax with some avocado toast and iced matcha on the patio at The Press. When the weather gets hot, you can pile the kids in the car and drive just ten minutes north to the Dublin Wave Waterpark to enjoy the waterslides, kiddie playground, and Olympic-sized pool.

After a long day at work, relax in the backyard beer garden at McKay’s Taphouse with a burger and a craft brew - and bring Fido, it’s dog-friendly! Evenings can be spent at the movies, seeing live theater at the Firehouse Arts Center, or dining out on delicious Greek food at Lokanta Bar & Grill, Spanish tapas at Oyo, homemade Italian at Nonni’s Bistro, fresh seafood at Wild One, or delectable shawarma at Sultan’s Kebab, where Turkish tea is on the house! For a special occasion, take your loved one out for a wine tasting and leisurely Mediterranean dinner on the gorgeous, tree-covered patio at Oasis Restaurant & Wine Lounge. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the variety and beauty of your new hometown.

 

GREAT SCHOOLS RATINGS

9

AMADOR VALLEY HIGH

9/10

VINTAGE HILLS ELEMENTARY

9/10

PLEASANTON MIDDLE

8/10

School District

Pleasanton Unified School District

Real Estate Market

 
 
 

Related Blog Posts

You Might Also Like

 

Beverly Grove

Culver City

Silver Lake