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Pleasant View, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Pleasant View is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 693. Residents earn $74,000 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
693 Population 1,195/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $27,205 per capita
$115,200 Home Value
$733 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,200 home value, $733/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,000
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $115,200
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $733
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

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

People

Population693
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,195/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$27,205
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$2,798M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,200
Rent$733
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units337
Rent Burden17.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation978 ft (298 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.2%
Libraries4

Is Pleasant View a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant View receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Pleasant View offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pleasant View is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant View is $115,200, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant View experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 28.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pleasant View has a population of 693 with a density of 1,195 people per square mile. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).

Population

693
Total Population
1,195
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant View vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant View vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant View is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Pleasant View vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,000
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,205
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$64,996

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,450
County GDP$2,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare182
Retail175
Manufacturing59

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.8 min
Drive Alone71.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant View is $115,200, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $733 (37% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,200
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$98
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$733
37% below US avg
Rent Burden17.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.2%
Housing Units337
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Effective Rate4.29%
Pleasant View has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall28.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,195/sq mi
Coordinates40.6093°N, 79.5751°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42005
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.2-point margin. 91.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 53.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.3%
69% below US avg
High School+98.2%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,195/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.2%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities182
Restaurants116
Retail Stores175

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.8 min
Drive Alone71.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

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