Pleasantville is a small town of 1,840 in Iowa, with a median household income of $66,534
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pleasantville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pleasantville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pleasantville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.4
Pleasantville's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pleasantville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pleasantville, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$161,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$752
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,534
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pleasantville's violent crime rate is 186.4 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.4 /100k
Property Crime
815.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pleasantville is served primarily by Pleasantville Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pleasantville, IA
National Avg
School District
Pleasantville Comm School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pleasantville sees average highs of 29.9°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.8 inches of snow per year.
Pleasantville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pleasantville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $161,300 and median rent is $752/month.
Pleasantville's violent crime rate is 186.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 815.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pleasantville are operated by Pleasantville Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pleasantville, IA has a population of 1,840, a median household income of $66,534, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Pleasantville averages 29.9°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches
with about 30.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pleasantville, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50225.
The population of Pleasantville, Iowa is 1,840 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pleasantville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $161,300, median household income $66,534, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pleasantville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
