Pleasant Valley, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Pleasant Valley is a small town in New York with a population of 1,814. Residents earn $90,250 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,814 Population 1,664/sq mi density
$90,250 Median Income $45,391 per capita
$319,200 Home Value
$2,142 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,250 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$319,200 home value, $2,142/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,250
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $319,200
13% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 47.8%
42% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,142
84% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.7%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,814
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,664/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 78%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,250
Per Capita$45,391
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,302M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$319,200
Rent$2,142
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity26.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.8%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation270 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+98.8%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute31 min
Libraries25

Is Pleasant Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Pleasant Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pleasant Valley is $90,250, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Valley is $319,200, 13% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,142 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 47.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Pleasant Valley has a population of 1,814 with a density of 1,664 people per square mile. The median age is 33.8 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.1%), with 8.4% Black.

Population

1,814
Total Population
1,664
People / sq mi
33.8yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.9%
Female 43.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.8%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.2%
24% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Valley is $90,250, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Pleasant Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,250
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,391
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
IRS Avg AGI$98,164

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,032
County GDP$20,302M

Business (County)

Restaurants828
Healthcare840
Retail1,059
Manufacturing198

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,438
198% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.1 min
Work from Home19.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Valley is $319,200, 13% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,142 (84% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$319,200
13% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,142
84% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied16.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,438
198% above US avg
Effective Rate3.27%
In Pleasant Valley, 26.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.8% report depression. 17.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.7%
17% below US avg
Diabetes6.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma10.8%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity17.6%
Depression20.8%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress10.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.9%
Checkup Rate78.4%
Premature Death6,546/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access76.4%
Healthcare Facilities840

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Pleasant Valley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches
24% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation270 ft (82 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,664/sq mi
Coordinates41.7463°N, 73.8263°W
County FIPS36027
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.3%
D 52.7%

Winner: Democrat by 5.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.8%
42% above US avg
High School+98.8%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,664/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities840
Restaurants828
Retail Stores1,059

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.1 min
Work from Home19.9%

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