WVMap-doton-PleasantValley, 2004
Pleasant Valley’s story
26 years in pictures
Census counts: 3,124 in 2000, 3,506 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1902 on.
- 2000Pleasant Valley is settled
Pleasant ValleyWV
A town of 3,457, settled in 2000. Public schools that outperform most of West Virginia.
Population
3,457
2025 Census estimate · −1.1% since 2020
Typical home
$214K
+2% in a year
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
39.5
years
Jobs based here
1,610
Balanced
TownGrade
B
#12 of 61 in WV
Is Pleasant Valley a good place to live?
Pleasant Valley gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $214K for a typical one, or 3.2 years of the Fairmont area’s $67K median household income. It grades B overall, ranked 12th of 61 in West Virginia. The low prices come with trade-offs. FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 83% of U.S. communities, with inland flooding at the top, and CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 84% of the country. On the plus side, its schools rank ahead of 86% of West Virginia towns. Only 7 of West Virginia’s 141 towns score lower on history. 9% of residents live below the poverty line in Pleasant Valley, below the West Virginia town median (17%) and near the median of U.S. towns (9.6%).
What makes Pleasant Valley stand out
Where Pleasant Valley beats most towns.
Marion County Schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | PK–4 | 179 |
| East Fairmont High School | 9–12 | 725 |
SchoolsA
#9 of the 61 West Virginia towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
Typical home value
Pleasant Valley$214K
West Virginia$177K
Cost of livingA−
More affordable than 78% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
A growing town
Pleasant Valley has grown 10% since 2010
3,149 counted in 2010 and 3,498 in 2020; an estimated 3,457 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Pleasant Valley grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within West Virginia), ordered by how far Pleasant Valley is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listDOpen →SchoolsAOpen →HealthMon Health Marion 3 miles awayC−Open →Cost of livingA−Open →Jobs & income$68K median household incomeBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.8 of 20; 8.8% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pleasant Valley: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pleasant Valley, and how to reach them.
PowerMon Power14.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Fairmont water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pleasant Valley’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn West Virginia you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMarion Clerk of the County CommissionMarion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP code2655426554 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pleasant Valley.
Pleasant Valley pairs an A for schools with modest home prices, trades workers with Fairmont and other neighbors and looks healthier within West Virginia than nationally.
SchoolsA
Pleasant Valley earns an A for schools
That grade comes with an A− for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $214K.
The largest public high school is East Fairmont High School, with 725 students. Its two schools are below. The Marion County Schools runs its public schools.
86%of WV districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 179 | A+ |
| East Fairmont High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 725 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WV on state tests and graduation
HealthC−
Pleasant Valley earns a C− for health
Within West Virginia it is healthier than 62% of the 61 graded towns: much of West Virginia scores lower on these measures.
Among adults in Pleasant Valley, 21% report frequent mental distress. Pleasant Valley: 31% of adults have been diagnosed with depression.
16%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Pleasant Valley | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 31% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 21% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 41% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 44% | 35% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
4 better28 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Pleasant Valley | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.5% | 19.5% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.5% | 4.2% |
Mon Health Marion
3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
62nd
percentile among WV towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
The biggest natural risk in Pleasant Valley is inland flooding, at a very high overall level
FEMA puts 92% of Pleasant Valley’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding. Flood insurance has paid out on 2 claims locally since 2000.
83risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
2
paid flood claims since 2000
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade A−
Pleasant Valley earns an A− for cost of living
Values rose 2% in the 12 months to September 2026. 74% of households live in a home they own in Pleasant Valley. In Pleasant Valley, the going rate for rent is $1,096 a month.
$214KZillow home value
| Pleasant Valley | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 74% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,096 a month | $874 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Pleasant Valley$214K
West Virginia$177K
+2%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Pleasant Valley
A winter brings about 24 inches of snow, with January nights at 23° and July afternoons at 85°.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring41–65°
Summer61–83°
Fall44–66°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Pleasant Valley sends most of its workers out of town
Pleasant Valley has about as many jobs (1,610) as working residents, but only 85 people both live and work here. Jobs based here fell from 2,320 in 2013 to 1,610.
The top destinations are Fairmont (18%), Morgantown (12%) and Bridgeport (8%). Most people who work leave Pleasant Valley to do it: just 6% work in town. Since 2013, Pleasant Valley has lost 710 jobs, to 1,610 in 2023. Half the trips to work are shorter than 13 miles.
6%work in town
| Pleasant Valley | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 5.8% | 14% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 13% | 9.8% | 11% |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $59,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Pleasant Valley6%
Fairmont18%
Morgantown12%
Bridgeport8%
Clarksburg4%
13 mi
median commute distance
1,610
jobs based in Pleasant Valley
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 39% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like West Virginia’s
Age groups here sit within 4 points of the West Virginia average. Four-year graduates: 33% of adults 25 and older here, 24% across West Virginia. Pleasant Valley’s midpoint age stands at 39.5 years.
39.5median age · WV 42.7
| Pleasant Valley | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | 42.3 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 29% | 29% |
Pleasant ValleyWest VirginiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school33%
Some college20%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
57% women, 43% men
About 75 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.2 points). Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Pleasant Valley | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.4% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.8% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.6% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.1% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.6% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.7% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.7% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.8% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.7% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.6% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.7% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.6% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.5% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,500, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsC−
Protected land: 0.6% of Pleasant Valley
Just 13 of its 2,167 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Pleasant Valley itself; its outdoors grade is C−.
Trails run 0.1 miles in 3 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Pleasant Valley: 3, covering 16 acres.
0.6%conserved
0.6%
conserved · 13 of 2,167 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kingmont Park | — | 8 |
| 2. Morris Park | — | 5 |
| 3. East Marion Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 27 attractions →Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium and 6 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pleasant Valley. Close and well known come first.
17 mi Stadium & arenaMountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
38 mi National BattlefieldFort Necessity National Battlefield226K visitors a year
24 mi National Historic SiteFriendship Hill National Historic Site18K visitors a year30 mi MuseumJackson's Mill
16 mi GardenEarl L. Core Arboretum22 mi Zoo & aquariumWest Virginia ZooSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Fort Necessity National Battlefield: Wilson44691, CC0 · Friendship Hill National Historic Site: The original uploader was ScottyBoy900Q at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Earl L. Core Arboretum: Darren Ringer, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pleasant Valley
18pages on Pleasant Valley
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Pleasant Valley
Fairmont State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Fairmont2 mi$8,708 in-state tuitionPierpont Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fairmont2.6 mi$5,762 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Pleasant Valley residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
About Pleasant Valley
City in West Virginia, US
Pleasant Valley is a city in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 3,506 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,030 ft
- Area code
- 304
Pleasant Valley’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Pleasant Valley.
FairmontPleasant Valley
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WV rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley | #12 | B | A− | — | A | C− |
| Fairmont | #21 | C+ | A− | C− | A | D |
Pleasant Valley reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Pleasant Valley with a neighbor →
Questions about Pleasant Valley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pleasant Valley, WV a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Pleasant Valley grades B overall, better than 62% of U.S. towns and #12 of 61 in West Virginia. It grades C− for health and A for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Pleasant Valley, WV expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.