Pleasanton is home to the Alameda County Fairgrounds. First Alameda County Fair – 1859

First school built n 1864. First church built in 1894.

Main Street was paved in 1920 as is now host to festivals, concerts, street fairs and farmers markets during the summer.

First traffic signal – 1976. Number of signals today – 100+

Real estate activity in Pleasanton seems to be a little more robust generally than in neighboring communities.

Demographics

• Elevation: 336 feet above sea level
• Area: 23.97 square miles
• Rainfall: 17 inches annual average
• Population: 67,876 (2006)
• Median Income: $125,600 (2006)
• Total Dwelling Units: 25,962 (2006)