At a Glance
Median Income
$90,250
$45,391 per capita
Home Value
$319,200
Zillow: $409,969
Median Rent
$2,142/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
10.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pleasant Valley a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pleasant Valley residents earn a median household income of $90,250 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,391. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Valley is $319,200 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $409,969. Median rent is $2,142/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
47.8% of adults in Pleasant Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Valley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,814
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,664/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,250
Per Capita$45,391
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
Housing
A+
Home Value$319,200
Rent$2,142
Ownership16.7%
Zillow$409,969
Housing Units812
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation270 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+24.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Pleasant Valley was built in 1992.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.