Living in Pleasant Valley, New York

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pleasant Valley · Census data 2020–2024

Pleasant Valley has 1,920 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $85,326 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $292,700, the median rent is $2,199/month.

Pleasant Valley at a glance

Population
1,920
Median age
31.1State: 39.8
Median household income
$85,326State: $85,974
Median home value
$292,700State: $423,800
Median rent
$2,199/moState: $1,621
Homeowners
19.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.8%
Average commute
28 min

Is Pleasant Valley a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the New York median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Pleasant Valley

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pleasant Valley the median home value is $292,700, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,199 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,336 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pleasant Valley$292,700
New York$423,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pleasant Valley$2,199
New York$1,621
United States$1,413

Pleasant Valley median household income

The median household income in Pleasant Valley is $85,326 and the income per person is $43,938. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).

Median household income

Pleasant Valley$85,326
New York$85,974
United States$80,734

Housing in Pleasant Valley: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
828
Owner-occupied
19.2%
Renter-occupied
80.8%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1994
Average household size
2.32

Pleasant Valley demographics

Population
1,920
Median age
31.1
Under 18
24.4%
65 and older
11.4%
Households
828
Foreign-born
9.6%
Veterans
4.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White78.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Black6.1%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pleasant Valley ›

Education in Pleasant Valley

53.8% of adults 25 and older in Pleasant Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 42.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pleasant Valley53.8%
New York40.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pleasant Valley

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6.4%
Average commute
28 minState: 33 min
Work from home
23.5%
Drive alone
66.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
93.8%

Pleasant Valley vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pleasant Valley1,920$85,326$292,700$2,199
MacDonnell Heights1,429$141,579$354,800—
Haviland3,923$107,750$319,500$1,342
Fairview6,213$67,161$283,500$1,641
Salt Point322$117,750$248,100$1,691
Arlington2,806$72,364$315,300$1,641
Vassar College3,529$121,469$415,600$1,375
Freedom Plains606$44,536$281,600$1,139
Titusville667$157,232$397,100—

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Living in Pleasant Valley: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pleasant Valley, NY?

The median household income in Pleasant Valley is $85,326, about the same as the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Pleasant Valley?

The median home value in Pleasant Valley is $292,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.

How much is rent in Pleasant Valley?

The median gross rent in Pleasant Valley is $2,199 per month, about 36% of household income.

Is Pleasant Valley, NY a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New York median.

What is the median age in Pleasant Valley?

The median age in Pleasant Valley is 31.1 years (New York: 39.8).

How long is the commute in Pleasant Valley?

The average commute to work in Pleasant Valley is 28 minutes; 23.5% 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?

53.8% 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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