At a Glance
Median Income
$78,333
$34,787 per capita
Home Value
$139,600
Zillow: $227,350
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
16.6% 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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pleasant Valley residents earn a median household income of $78,333 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,787. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,366 business establishments, including 312 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Valley is $139,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,350. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
20.5% of adults in Pleasant Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Valley has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population356
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,333
Per Capita$34,787
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$7,674M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,600
Rent
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$227,350
Housing Units141
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,092/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation976 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Pleasant Valley was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.