Living in Pleasant Valley, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pleasant Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Pleasant Valley has 790 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $218,389 (135% higher than the Alaska median).
Pleasant Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pleasant Valley at a glance
- Population
- 790
- Median age
- 46.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $218,389State: $92,788
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.9%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Pleasant Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 135% higher than the Alaska median.
Cons: An average commute of 46 minutes.
The weather is best in May to August.
Pleasant Valley median household income
The median household income in Pleasant Valley is $218,389 and the income per person is $71,916. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Pleasant Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 337
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.78
Pleasant Valley demographics
- Population
- 790
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 284
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pleasant Valley ›
Education in Pleasant Valley
56.9% of adults 25 and older in Pleasant Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 37.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pleasant Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 45%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Pleasant Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley | 790 | $218,389 | — | — |
| Two Rivers | 451 | $78,155 | $315,600 | — |
| Moose Creek | 507 | $91,250 | — | $1,487 |
| Eielson AFB | 3,155 | $68,199 | — | $2,103 |
| Badger | 18,677 | $97,183 | $310,600 | $1,629 |
| Steele Creek | 5,928 | $121,364 | $348,400 | $1,223 |
| North Pole | 2,370 | $92,273 | $289,400 | $1,304 |
| Salcha | 829 | $87,803 | $311,200 | — |
| Harding-Birch Lakes | 277 | $100,125 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Pleasant Valley, AK?
The median household income in Pleasant Valley is $218,389, 135% higher than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Pleasant Valley, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 135% higher than the Alaska median. Minuses: an average commute of 46 minutes.
What is the median age in Pleasant Valley?
The median age in Pleasant Valley is 46.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Pleasant Valley?
The average commute to work in Pleasant Valley is 46 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pleasant Valley?
The unemployment rate in Pleasant Valley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pleasant Valley?
56.9% of adults in Pleasant Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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