Pleasant Valley, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Dutchess County County

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 $409,969 Zillow
$2,142 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,250 median income, 1.6% 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

Pleasant Valley, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,250
20% above
$45,391 per capita
Home Value
$319,200
13% above
Zillow: $409,969
Median Rent
$2,142/mo
84% above
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
42% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
120%
Home Value
113%
Rent
184%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
142%
Unemployment
44%
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.