Pleasant Valley, WV

Pleasant Valley, West Virginia

Pleasant Valley, West Virginia, in Marion county, is 68 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is home to some 3,124 residents.

The People and Families of Pleasant Valley

In Pleasant Valley, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Pleasant Valley Housing

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.

Commuting

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).

High Points

Pleasant Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Pleasant Valley, WV

Comparing Pleasant Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Pleasant Valley Almanac

Pleasant Valley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Pleasant Valley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Pleasant Valley, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Pleasant Valley Colleges

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