Ben Lomand Mountain (Utah), 2008
Pleasant View’s story
176 years in pictures
Census counts: 336 in 1890, 11,083 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 5 maps from 1955 on.
- 1850Pleasant View is settled
Population
11,423
2025 Census estimate · +2.9% since 2020
Typical home
$666K
+2.4% in a year
Household income
$129K
median
Median age
37.5
years
Jobs based here
4,319
Balanced
TownGrade
A
#30 of 118 in UT
Is Pleasant View a good place to live?
Pleasant View grades A overall, 30th among Utah's 118 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. The median household earns $129K and crime is low: it reports less per resident than 86% of U.S. towns. It also does better than most on health: residents are healthier than 86% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: homes are expensive, about $666K for a typical one and 6.6 times the Ogden metro’s $101K median household income. Pleasant View's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 93% of U.S. towns. Only 4 of the 62 Utah towns we compare have a lower violent crime rate than Pleasant View.
What makes Pleasant View stand out
Where Pleasant View beats most towns.
A growing town
Pleasant View has grown 43% since 2010
7,979 counted in 2010 and 11,083 in 2020; an estimated 11,423 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Pleasant View grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Utah), ordered by how far Pleasant View is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →SafetyAOpen →HealthIntermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital 10.2 miles awayAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 25% of U.S. communities; avalanches tops the listA−Open →Cost of livingC+Open →SchoolsBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.5 of 20; 0.9% of households have no car; 0.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6 miles of trails; 1% conserved landB−Open →HistoryC−Open →Civic life0.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 65 attractions →Great Salt Lake and 39 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pleasant View. Close and well known come first.
Big draw32 mi LakeGreat Salt Lake
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaDelta Center
3 mi MountainBen Lomond Mountain
40 mi Stadium & arenaRice–Eccles Stadium
36 mi LandmarkSpiral Jetty
24 mi Theme parkLagoon Amusement ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Great Salt Lake: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Delta Center: Lomrjyo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ben Lomond Mountain: Joe Tordiff, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Rice–Eccles Stadium: Brenton Walker, CC BY 2.0 · Spiral Jetty: Sculpture: Robert Smithson 1938-1973Image:Soren.harward at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Lagoon Amusement Park: Davehi1, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pleasant View: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pleasant View, and how to reach them.
PowerRocky Mountain Power13.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPleasant View Culinary WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet10 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpEvery other week, same day as trashCurbside recyclingTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Utah you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWeber County Clerk AuditorWeber County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes84414, 8440484414 78% · 84404 22%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pleasant View.
Pleasant View trades workers with Ogden and other neighbors, sees little violent crime and is healthy by national standards but mid-pack in Utah.
SafetyA
Pleasant View’s grade for safety is an A
Violent crime is rare: 5 reported in 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
Pleasant View’s property crime rate is 3.9 per 1,000 residents, where Utah’s towns sit at 9 and U.S. towns at 9.9.
86%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Pleasant View0.4
Utah2.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Pleasant View3.9
Utah13.2
U.S.15.5
86th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
95th
percentile among UT towns
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
45
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsB
Public schools in Pleasant View beat 56% of Utah districts
Its public schools are run by the Weber District. Its three schools are below. The largest public high school is Weber High, with 2,002 students.
56%of UT districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard SpringsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 472 | A− |
| Weber HighLargest public high schoolGrades 10–12 | Grades 10–12 | 2,002 | B− |
| Lomond View SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 444 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within UT on state tests and graduation
HealthA
Pleasant View’s grade for health is an A
Within Utah it is healthier than 50% of the 118 graded towns: Utah sets a high bar. Against the 4,606 U.S. towns with household incomes like Pleasant View’s, it is healthier than 60%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
12% of Pleasant View adults binge drink, near the Utah town median (11%) and below the median of U.S. towns (16%). 7.9% of Pleasant View adults smoke cigarettes. Pleasant View beats the Utah average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
86%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Pleasant View | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 11% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 7.9% | 8% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 72% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 28% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Utah
9 better20 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Pleasant View | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8% | 10.5% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| More adults with arthritis | 25.3% | 21.7% |
Intermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital
10.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
50th
percentile among UT towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Low risk in Pleasant View, with avalanches at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 1980, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Pleasant View.
25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesEarthquakesInland flooding
4
paid flood claims since 1980
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsB−
Conserved land covers 0.7% of Pleasant View
5.6 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. Only 9 of the 117 Utah towns we compare have a lower share of conserved land than Pleasant View. Pleasant View’s trail density is 0.8 miles per square mile.
#76for trails in UT
| Pleasant View | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.7% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.8 miles per square mile | 1.1 | 0.4 |
0.7%
conserved · 32 of 4,442 acres
5.6 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wadman Nature Park | 0.4 mi | 10 |
| 2. Barker Park | — | 14 |
| 3. Shady Lane Park | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade C+
Pleasant View’s grade for cost of living is a C+
The median rent in Pleasant View is $1,741 a month. The typical Pleasant View home is worth about $666,000, up 2.4% in a year, 25% above the Utah typical home. 83% of households own their home in Pleasant View.
$666KZillow home value
| Pleasant View | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,741 a month | $1,538 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 83% | 79% | 73% |
Typical home value
Pleasant View$666K
Utah$533K
Market temperature
42
days on market
98.7%
sale-to-list price
+2.4%
value change, 1 year
6
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Pleasant View
Pleasant View has chilly, snowy winters and hot summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 92°, January nights drop to 19° and about 38 inches of snow falls in a winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–39°
Spring38–62°
Summer58–88°
Fall38–64°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Utah overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 19% of residents (26% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 39% of residents (34% statewide). Pleasant View has grown 2.9% since 2020, to 11,423 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 36% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Utah.
37.5median age · UT 32
| Pleasant View | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% | 30% | 22% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | 32.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 11% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 36% | 29% |
Pleasant ViewUtahUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school25%
Some college20%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.2 points. Across Utah, 49.3% of residents are women.
| Pleasant View | UT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.3% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 17.3% | 13.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7% | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.1% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.3% | 11% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.3% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.3% | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.4% | 4.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.5% | 6.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.6% | 22.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.2% | 23.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.1% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.7% | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.9% | 13% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most working residents commute out of Pleasant View
Pleasant View has about as many jobs (4,319) as working residents, but only 271 people both live and work here. Jobs based here grew from 3,009 in 2013 to 4,319.
Most working residents leave Pleasant View for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Pleasant View grew to 4,319 in 2023, 1,310 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Ogden (24%), Salt Lake City (9%) and North Ogden (5%).
5%work in town
| Pleasant View | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $129,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.4% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 19% | 16% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.4% | 8.5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Pleasant View5%
Ogden24%
Salt Lake City9%
North Ogden5%
Layton4%
11 mi
median commute distance
4,319
jobs based in Pleasant View
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 56% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pleasant View
19pages on Pleasant View
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 56% of UT districts · 3 schoolsSafetyA0.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than UT on 9 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$666K typical home · up 2.4% in a yearWork & commuteA$129K median household income · 4,319 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 25% of U.S. communities · avalanches
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Pleasant View
About 5 of every 100 Pleasant View residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
About Pleasant View
City in Utah, United States
Pleasant View is a city on the northern edge of Weber County, Utah, United States. The population was 11,083 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is a suburban community of Ogden.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1850
- Area
- 7.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,400 ft
- Area code
- 801
Pleasant View’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Pleasant View.
North OgdenHarrisvilleFarr WestPleasant View
How the neighbors grade
| Town | UT rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View | #30 | A | C+ | A | B | A |
| North Ogden | #23 | A | C+ | A− | B | A− |
| Harrisville | #78 | B+ | B− | C | B | A− |
| Farr West | #9 | A | B+ | — | B | A− |
Farr West reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Pleasant View with a neighbor →
Questions about Pleasant View
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pleasant View, UT a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Pleasant View grades A overall, better than 89% of U.S. towns and #30 of 118 in Utah. It grades A for health, A for safety and B for schools.
Is Pleasant View, UT expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.