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Pleasant Valley, MO

Missouri

Pleasant Valley is a small town in Missouri with a population of 2,744. Residents earn $78,750 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,744 Population 2,178/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $37,403 per capita
$195,200 Home Value $253,398 Zillow
$1,143 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
131 Violent Crime/100K 1,411 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,200 home value, $1,143/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K (65% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,750
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $195,200
31% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 131/100K
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.6%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,143
2% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.9%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

How Pleasant Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,744
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density2,178/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$37,403
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.7%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,200
Rent$1,143
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$253,398
Housing Units1,211
Rent Burden22.3%

Crime

F
Violent131/100K
Property1,411/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary197/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Uninsured9.0%
Smoking16.8%
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation804 ft (245 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.0%

Is Pleasant Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Pleasant Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pleasant Valley is $78,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Valley is $195,200, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,143 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Pleasant Valley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 131 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,411 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.

Education

23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Pleasant Valley has a population of 2,744 with a density of 2,178 people per square mile. The median age is 41.4 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.1%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 6.2% Black.

Population

2,744
Total Population
2,178
People / sq mi
41.4yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Valley is $78,750, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Pleasant Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,750
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,403

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Drive Alone79.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Valley is $195,200, 31% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,143 (2% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $253,398.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$195,200
31% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$253,398
Median List Price$174,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$174,900
$/Sq Ft$173
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops25.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,143
2% below US avg
Rent Burden22.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.0%
Housing Units1,211
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

In Pleasant Valley, 38.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.0% of residents lack health insurance. 16.8% are current smokers. 25.2% report depression. 26.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pleasant Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.9%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.9%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.8%
20% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity26.3%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress13.5%
Short Sleep36.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.3%
Uninsured9.0%
5% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.4%
Dental Visits57.7%

Food & Exercise

Pleasant Valley has a violent crime rate of 131 per 100,000 residents, 65% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,411 per 100,000 (28% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Pleasant Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent131.2/100K
65% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape32.8/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault98.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,410.8/100K
28% below US avg
Burglary196.9/100K
Theft918.6/100K
Vehicle Theft295.3/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 89.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.6%
30% below US avg
High School+94.2%
Graduate Degree+5.7%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,178/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.0%

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Drive Alone79.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.5%

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