Pleasant Hill is a young and vibrant community with rapid growth. Incorporated in 1956, the City now has more than 9,159 residents. Residents have the option between two school districts, Des Moines Public Schools and Southeast Polk Community School District. Location is a key factor in Pleasant Hill’s growth. If ground transportation is vital to your business success, Pleasant Hill offers it. The City resides at the intersection of Hwy 65 bypass and Hwy 163 while Interstate 80 and Interstate 35 offer east access to the rest of the metro. If you need to travel via air, the Des Moines International Airport and the Ankeny Regional Airport are only 15 minutes away. The City has improved trail access, which allows residents access to city services without a motorized vehicle. Getting places is equally important to local businesses and residents. Pleasant Hill’s location allows businesses in the community to draw their staff from almost 60,000 potential employees in communities from Altoona, Carlisle, Prairie City, Urbandale, and Johnston. Residents also have the opportunity to ride the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART). The City focuses on bringing new commercial services to Pleasant Hill along the Hwy 163 corridor. Pleasant Hill continues to reinvest in the existing parks and trails to provide residents a place to play and live. The City added improvements to Doanes Park with new tennis and basketball courts, restroom and concession facilities, and additional parking. The City, the Pleasant Hill Development Corporation and the community’s Chamber of Commerce are vibrant, active participants in community life. These organizations help the community thrive as we focus on our mission to grow, play and live.