What are the schools like in Pleasantville, NJ?

Pleasantville is served primarily by Pleasantville Public School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Pleasantville?

The median household income in Pleasantville, NJ is $48,704 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.3%.

What is the weather like in Pleasantville, NJ?

Pleasantville has an average high temperature of 43.4°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.4 inches.

Pleasantville, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pleasantville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pleasantville's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pleasantville is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $155,800 and the median rent is $1,214 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pleasantville, NJ?

Pleasantville has a violent crime rate of 402.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1474.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pleasantville, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Pleasantville is a small city of 20,562 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $48,704 and a 9.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Pleasantville stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 97.2

Pleasantville's overall cost of living index is 97.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pleasantville costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pleasantville, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$155,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,214	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,704	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Pleasantville's violent crime rate is 402.5 per 100,000 residents — 6% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

402.5 /100k

Property Crime

1474.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Pleasantville is served primarily by Pleasantville Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pleasantville, NJ	National Avg
School District	Pleasantville Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pleasantville sees average highs of 43.4°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation and 17.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pleasantville, NJ
Average High — January	43.4°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	17.4"

Demographics

Metric	Pleasantville, NJ	National Avg
Population	20,562	—
Median Age	34.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	24.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	37.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	25.2%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Northfield, NJ 2 mi Absecon, NJ 3 mi Atlantic City, NJ 3 mi Ventnor City, NJ 4 mi Margate City, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Pleasantville

Pleasantville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08232

Pleasantville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pleasantville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pleasantville's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pleasantville roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $155,800 and median rent is $1,214/month.

What is the crime rate in Pleasantville, NJ?

Pleasantville's violent crime rate is 402.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1474.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pleasantville?

Public schools in Pleasantville are operated by Pleasantville Public School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 11.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pleasantville, NJ a good place to live?

Pleasantville, NJ has a population of 20,562, a median household income of $48,704, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Pleasantville?

Pleasantville averages 43.4°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches with about 17.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pleasantville?

Pleasantville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08232.

What is the population of Pleasantville?

The population of Pleasantville, New Jersey is 20,562 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pleasantville?

Key numbers for living in Pleasantville: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $155,800, median household income $48,704, crime index 92 (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.