Pleasant View, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Pleasant View is a small town in Indiana with a population of 590.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
590 Population 1,405/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $40,640 per capita
$277,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $277,800
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.3%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.9%
4% lower than US avg

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

People

Population590
Median Age25.8 yrs
Density1,405/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$40,640
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$2,846M
Commute25 min

Housing

Home Value$277,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation795 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+95.1%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Libraries3

Is Pleasant View a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant View receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Pleasant View stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant View is $277,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant View experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Pleasant View has a population of 590 with a density of 1,405 people per square mile. The median age is 25.8 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%).

Population

590
Total Population
1,405
People / sq mi
25.8yrs
Median Age
34% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.7%
Female 38.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant View vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant View vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant View is N/A. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Pleasant View vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$40,640
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
IRS Avg AGI$68,775

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.9%
4% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,013
County GDP$2,846M

Business (County)

Restaurants84
Healthcare96
Retail124
Manufacturing70

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,666
24% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Work from Home18.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant View is $277,800, 1% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$277,800
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,666
24% below US avg
Effective Rate0.96%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Premature Death9,559/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access50.9%
Healthcare Facilities96

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Pleasant View has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation795 ft (242 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,405/sq mi
Coordinates39.6644°N, 85.9386°W
County FIPS18145
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 39.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.1%
D 25.1%

Winner: Republican by 48 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.3%
17% above US avg
High School+95.1%
School Test Score6.01
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,405/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities96
Restaurants84
Retail Stores124

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Work from Home18.7%

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