Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Pleasant Valley is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 343. Residents earn $59,135 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pleasant Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Pleasant Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pleasant Valley is $59,135, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 27.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 29.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Pleasant Valley is $242,600, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,121 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Pleasant Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches, including 51.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 89.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.6% |
| 21% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,135 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,826 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,594 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $95,764 |
| Unemployment | 27.1% |
| 653% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.6% |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,617 |
| County GDP | $110,914M |
| Restaurants | 2,315 |
| Healthcare | 3,406 |
| Retail | 3,102 |
| Manufacturing | 1,104 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,203 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.38% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $242,600 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,121 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,203 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.38% |
| Obesity | 25.4% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.1% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Exercise Access | 93.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,406 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.1 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 494 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9083°N, 72.9923°W |
| County FIPS | 09110 |
Winner: Democrat by 21.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.6% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 673/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 62 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,406 |
| Restaurants | 2,315 |
| Retail Stores | 3,102 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |