At a Glance
Median Income
$177,591
$85,822 per capita
Home Value
$830,900
Zillow: $1,057,962
Median Rent
$1,900/mo
45.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
71.2%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
7.9% smoking rate
How Pleasantville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasantville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pleasantville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pleasantville residents earn a median household income of $177,591 , which is 136% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,822. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasantville is $830,900 , 195% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,057,962. Median rent is $1,900/month, with 45.5% 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 1953.
Education
71.2% of adults in Pleasantville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(111% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasantville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population7,395
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density3,997/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.2%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$177,591
Per Capita$85,822
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A
Home Value$830,900
Rent$1,900
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$1,057,962
Housing Units2,795
Rent Burden45.5%
Health
Obesity22.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation349 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.2%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+38.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute34 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Pleasantville was built in 1953.
15.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
15.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.