The Town FilesPleasant Valley, New York
Town in Dutchess County · population 9,799 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $374,500
- Household income
- $101,731
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 56 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 44.8
Pleasant Valley is a town of 9,799 people in Dutchess County, New York. The median home is worth $374,500, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of New York towns, more upscale than 75% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 72% of New York towns.
How Pleasant Valley ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pleasant Valley is worth $374,500, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $101,731, which is more affordable than 31% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,898 a month. 71.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pleasant Valley | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $374,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,898 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $101,731 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Pleasant Valley
| People | Pleasant Valley | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | — |
| Work from home | 15.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Pleasant Valley
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 15.8°F. About 45.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 55.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 141 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pleasant Valley since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 18, 2000 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 12, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 31, 2017.
Severe weather in Dutchess County since 1996
Dutchess County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Dutchess County
Dutchess County had 112,897 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,950 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Pleasant Valley itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Pleasant Valley
2 public schools with 672 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVER ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL | K-2 | 345 | 12.3 |
| WEST ROAD/D'AQUANNIS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 3-5 | 327 | 11.3 |
Towns near Pleasant Valley
- Haviland, NY4.8 mi · 4,174 people · home $319,500
- Hyde Park, NY5.5 mi · 21,021 people · home $331,200
- LaGrange, NY5.9 mi · 15,975 people · home $408,600
- Fairview, NY6.2 mi · 5,475 people · home $283,500
- Clinton, NY6.5 mi · 4,037 people · home $447,500
- Washington, NY6.7 mi · 4,522 people · home $532,300
- Arlington, NY7.1 mi · 3,010 people · home $315,300
- Marist College, NY7.4 mi · 2,894 people · home —
Pleasant Valley questions
Is Pleasant Valley, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pleasant Valley scores better for retirees than 65% of New York towns and quieter than 40%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.8).
How much does a house cost in Pleasant Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in Pleasant Valley is valued at $374,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,731, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,898 a month.
What is the weather like in Pleasant Valley?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 15.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.8 inches of precipitation a year and 55.5 inches of snow.
Does Pleasant Valley get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pleasant Valley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 18, 2000. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)