Pine Valley is a small town of 609 in New York, with a median household income of $54,643
and a 1.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pine Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pine Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pine Valley 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: 92.2
Pine Valley's overall cost of living index is 92.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pine Valley costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pine Valley, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$723
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,643
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pine Valley's violent crime rate is 171.3 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
171.3 /100k
Property Crime
1295.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Pine Valley, NY
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pine Valley sees average highs of 33.8°F in January
and 82.4°F in July,
with 32.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.8 inches of snow per year.
Pine Valley's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pine Valley roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,500 and median rent is $723/month.
Pine Valley's violent crime rate is 171.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1295.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Pine Valley, NY has a population of 609, a median household income of $54,643, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%.
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.
Pine Valley averages 33.8°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.4 inches
with about 41.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pine Valley, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14872.
The population of Pine Valley, New York is 609 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pine Valley: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $137,500, median household income $54,643, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pine Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.