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Pleasant Valley, CT
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Pleasant Valley, CT
At a Glance
How Pleasant Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasant Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pleasant Valley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pleasant Valley residents earn a median household income of $59,135 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,826. The unemployment rate stands at 27.1% (653% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,617 business establishments, including 2,315 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Valley is $242,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,104. Median rent is $1,121/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Pleasant Valley reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,775/100K.
Education
44.6% of adults in Pleasant Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Valley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.