Colloquially known as the Birthplace of the Cowboy, Pleasanton is a small city steeped in Southwest culture. This community—also known for its motto, “The City of Live Oaks and Friendly Folks”—is just 35 miles south of San Antonio. “We’re definitely a small, growing town. It’s nice that we’re outside of San Antonio, so we have that easy access,” says Andres Aguirre, the city secretary for Pleasanton. Pleasanton is home to just over 11,000 residents, a number that has grown consistently over recent years. The city is known for its southwest culture, including festivals, museums and a large cowboy statue in front of City Hall. Residents here also enjoy thriving city parks, a supportive business community and the peace and quiet of living near the Texas countryside.
Homes in Pleasanton typically have a tan or brown brick exterior.
Pleasanton's Longhorn Museum features a caboose from the San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf railroad.
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Celebrating Southwest culture in the Birthplace of the Cowboy
As the Birthplace of the Cowboy, Pleasanton hosts several cowboy-themed events each year. Cowboy Heritage Days is a two-day festival with live music, craft and food vendors, a petting zoo and a rodeo. Cowboy Homecoming is an annual event held by the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce that includes a parade, a concert and a cowboy breakfast. Residents can learn about the area’s history and cowboy culture year-round at the Longhorn Museum, home to several artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of Pleasanton and Atascosa County. The city also hosts other events, like a Cinco de Mayo celebration and Wings and Wheels, a car and plane show at the municipal airport.
Longhorn Museum Exterior
The Longhorn Museum features artifacts, documents, and portraits telling Pleasanton's story.
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Upgraded parks offer plenty of recreational opportunities
Pleasanton River Park is the main feature of the city’s parks department and has undergone some significant improvements recently. “The park is one of our biggest things here. We just finished doing an amphitheater and expanded the skate park. We also just finished a walking trail in our park that goes into the pecan orchard. So we’re working on expanding our walking and biking trails for residents,” Aguirre says. In addition to the features he mentioned, the park has a playground, splash pad, picnic pavilions and exercise equipment. Residents can also use the park for sports like basketball, soccer, baseball and volleyball. During the warmer months, residents can cool off at the City Aquatic Center on the west side of town. This facility has a swimming pool and splash pad and offers swimming lessons, water aerobics and private parties.
Atascosa River Park in Pleasanton has a fun train-style playground for kids to play on.
You can practice your tricks at the Skate Park in Atascosa River Park in Pleasanton.
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Supporting local businesses in downtown Pleasanton
Most of the restaurants in Pleasanton are located along Highway 97 or Main Street. Dining options include Mexican restaurants, American grills and chain barbecue joints. There are some fast-food options throughout town for when residents need something quick. Residents can shop for groceries at the H-E-B downtown or the Walmart further west on Highway 97. Aguirre says the city has a supportive business community, and many people open small businesses here as a way to get started. There are multiple local shops downtown offering gifts and novelty items. Other local businesses in town include car dealerships, mechanics, jewelry, and pet supply stores.
The Longhorn Museum is the place to learn about Pleasanton’s past.
The Office Bar & Grill in Pleasanton serves Southern classics in a laid-back setting.
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Lots of inventory in a growing community
Homes in Pleasanton are typically ranch-style houses, with some bungalows and cottages mixed in. Some newer subdivisions have new traditional homes with built-in garages. Most parts of the city have large lots with spacious yards. The median home price is $232,500, down 6% over the past year. The market has nearly five months of supply, and homes sell in an average of 79 days, well over the national average of 41 days.
Homes in Pleasanton are typically ranch-style homes with brick exterior.
Ranch-style homes are common in Pleasanton, TX.
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Preparing Pleasanton students for the future
Students in Pleasanton will likely attend schools in the Pleasanton Independent School District, which gets a B rating from Niche. The district serves over 3,000 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. Students have access to several college, career and military readiness programs to prepare them for the next steps after high school. The district offers employment and internship opportunities, on-site tutoring for SAT and ACT testing and industry certification and licensing for several career paths.
Commuting is a breeze on nearby highways
Several highways pass through Pleasanton, giving residents multiple ways to commute throughout Greater San Antonio. U.S. 281 and Interstate 37 each head north to the city, with I-37 being the more common route for a commute. Aguirre estimates an even split between people who live and work in Pleasanton and people who commute to San Antonio for work each day. The drive along I-37 is about 35 miles and can take anywhere from 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the traffic.
Low crime in a San Antonio suburb
Pleasanton has a relatively low crime rate, which helps residents feel safe in the city. In 2022, Pleasanton's violent crime rate was less than half the Texas violent crime rate. Crime has been steadily decreasing in Pleasanton over the past seven years.
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