Living in Pleasantville, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pleasantville · Census data 2020–2024
Pleasantville has 908 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $66,731 (7% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $154,900, the median rent is $981/month.
Pleasantville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pleasantville at a glance
- Population
- 908
- Median age
- 37.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $66,731State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $154,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $981/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Pleasantville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pleasantville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pleasantville the median home value is $154,900, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $981 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,191 a month in housing costs.
Pleasantville median household income
The median household income in Pleasantville is $66,731 and the income per person is $23,487. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Pleasantville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 340
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.00
Pleasantville demographics
- Population
- 908
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 300
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pleasantville ›
Education in Pleasantville
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Pleasantville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pleasantville
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Pleasantville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville | 908 | $66,731 | $154,900 | $981 |
| Thurston | 597 | $62,188 | $157,500 | $1,161 |
| Baltimore | 3,050 | $59,769 | $231,300 | $907 |
| West Rushville | 212 | $76,875 | $178,800 | $825 |
| Rushville | 294 | $73,843 | $182,500 | $950 |
| Millersport | 838 | $81,250 | $236,500 | $925 |
| Lancaster | 41,249 | $59,133 | $193,900 | $1,083 |
| Fairfield Beach | 1,432 | $48,640 | $215,300 | $1,147 |
| Thornville | 1,818 | $102,237 | $247,800 | $1,078 |
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What is the median household income in Pleasantville, OH?
The median household income in Pleasantville is $66,731, 7% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pleasantville?
The median home value in Pleasantville is $154,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Pleasantville?
The median gross rent in Pleasantville is $981 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Pleasantville, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in Pleasantville?
The median age in Pleasantville is 37.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Pleasantville?
The average commute to work in Pleasantville is 30 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pleasantville?
The unemployment rate in Pleasantville is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pleasantville?
16.2% of adults in Pleasantville 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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