Moving to Pleasanton, CA

About Pleasanton

Pleasanton is a Tri-Valley city of about 80,000 known for its historic Main Street downtown, major corporate campuses (Workday, Oracle, Kaiser) and the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Consistently rated one of America's best places to live.

Home prices in Pleasanton

The median listing price in Pleasanton is $1,485,000.

Top places in Pleasanton

• Downtown Pleasanton — historic Main Street with shops and restaurants.
• The Alameda County Fairgrounds — annual county fair and events.
• Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park — ridgetop trails with bay views (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area — lake swimming and picnicking.
• The Museum on Main — local history museum.
• Callippe Preserve Golf Course.

Commuting from Pleasanton

• BART: Dublin/Pleasanton station on the Blue Line (at the city's edge) — roughly 50–55 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• Wheels (LAVTA) buses to BART; ACE commuter rail (Pleasanton station).
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via I-680/I-580 and the Bay Bridge: ~45–75 minutes (heavily traffic-dependent).

Schools in Pleasanton

Public schools: Pleasanton Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Pleasanton FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Pleasanton, CA?
  The median listing price in Pleasanton is $1,485,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Pleasanton, CA?
  BART: Dublin/Pleasanton station on the Blue Line (at the city's edge) — roughly 50–55 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• Which school district serves Pleasanton, CA?
  Pleasanton is served by Pleasanton Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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