ARTICLE: Pleasant Hill In-Depth

Pleasant Hill, California, located in Contra Costa County, is on the east side of the San Francisco Bay Area. It borders Martinez, Concord, Lafayette and Walnut Creek, CA. Its popular Art, Jazz & Wine Fest brings out tourists and residents every year. With a population of approximately 40,000, Pleasant Hill is known for its hillside architecture and many recreational parks. The median income for a household in Pleasant Hill is approximately $68,000 and the median value for a house is $648,000. Pleasant Hill is home to several universities and colleges, with a number of notable golf courses and shopping centers in the area. The top five industries in Pleasant Hill are: Education Health Social Services Professional Science The Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce has developed a number of initiatives to promote business growth in the region, including establishment of a formal Advocacy Policy that gives it more input into civic decision-making. Source: City of Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce City Data, Pleasant Hill, CA Back to top↑

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