Cost of Living in Pleasant Valley, WV
Population 3,494 · West Virginia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Pleasant Valley sits on the smaller end of the West Virginia city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 2.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, Pleasant Valley is about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than Pittsburgh's $193,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Pleasant Valley
The median home value in Pleasant Valley is $208,500 — 32% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $954/month, 27% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,456/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. West Virginia's top state income tax rate is 6.5% and the combined sales tax is 6.4%. The climate averages highs of 65.7°F and lows of 44.2°F. Overall, Pleasant Valley has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.
Pleasant Valley is within a protected area
This area is within or adjacent to protected federal land. Residential housing is concentrated in nearby towns — here are the closest communities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 68 | 56 | 47 |
| Low °F | 25 | 27 | 33 | 43 | 52 | 60 | 64 | 63 | 55 | 44 | 36 | 29 |
| Precip" | 3.30 | 3.14 | 3.62 | 3.89 | 4.25 | 4.54 | 5.40 | 3.62 | 3.51 | 3.02 | 3.17 | 3.38 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Pleasant Valley, WV?
Pleasant Valley has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.
What is average rent in Pleasant Valley, WV?
The median gross rent in Pleasant Valley is $954 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Pleasant Valley?
The median home value in Pleasant Valley is $208,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Pleasant Valley?
The median household income in Pleasant Valley is $58,456 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Pleasant Valley, WV?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pleasant Valley is 6.4%. The West Virginia state income tax top rate is 6.5%.
Is Pleasant Valley, WV affordable?
Yes, Pleasant Valley is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Pleasant Valley?
Pleasant Valley has average high temperatures of 65.7°F and average lows of 44.2°F. Annual precipitation is 44.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Pleasant Valley at a Glance
- Population
- 3,494
- Median Income
- $58,456
- Home Value
- $208,500
- Median Rent
- $954/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 65.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.4%
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