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Pleasant Valley, West Virginia, in Marion county, is 68 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is home to some 3,124 residents.
In Pleasant Valley, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Pleasant Valley had a median family income of $43,036. More so than most places, the people in Pleasant Valley generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Pleasant Valley are poor than in most places in West Virginia.
Michael Badnarik was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Pleasant Valley. The Libertarian party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Pleasant Valley was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Pleasant Valley, 96% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Pleasant Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 12% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Pleasant Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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