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Pleasant Valley

New York · 1,145 residents · 1.085 sq mi
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Pleasant Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,488. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 694 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $327,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,145
−38%since 2000
from 1,839 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,055 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,695 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+17%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9411K1K2K2K1990201020202024Pleasant Valley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,488
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,353 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,279
+35%since 2000
from $24,598 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,000
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,360
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $826 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
58.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+80%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,697)
Black3%(55)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(48)
Asian1.1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(296)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,047)
Black2.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(43)
Asian1%(11)
Other4.9%(57)
Diversity Score26.7%(305)
Diversity Score
27
+66%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasant Valley, New York?

Pleasant Valley, New York has about 1,145 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pleasant Valley, New York?

The typical household in Pleasant Valley, New York earns about $61,488 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasant Valley, New York expensive?

In Pleasant Valley, New York, the median home is worth about $327,000, and the typical rent is about $1,360 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasant Valley, New York?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasant Valley, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasant Valley, New York?

About 0.0% of people in Pleasant Valley, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pleasant Valley, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Pleasant Valley, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 693 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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