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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 57.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 270 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,664/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7463°N, 73.8263°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dutchess County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0409 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 122 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in |
Pleasant Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.1").