Blessed with rich soil, Pleasanton soon became the agricultural center for the Amador Valley and home to the oldest horseracing track in the nation. The hops grown here were sought by many of the largest beer producers in the United States and Europe, making Pleasanton internationally famous.

The median home price in Pleasanton is $1,725,000 with a median price per sqft of $781. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Pleasanton to be 192.9% of the national average. This makes it one of the more expensive cities in the US.

Pleasanton Demographics White: 45.66% Asian: 41.13% Two or more races: 7.13% Other race: 3.69%

Pleasanton is a very safe place to live. The total crime rate is 1,542 per 100,000 people. The Pleasanton crime rate is 34% lower than the national average, while the violent crime rate is 71% lower. There are 94 violent crimes per 100,000 people, well below the national average of 388.