What are the schools like in Pleasant Valley, TX?

School district data for Pleasant Valley is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Pleasant Valley?

The median household income in Pleasant Valley, TX is $82,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Pleasant Valley, TX?

Pleasant Valley has an average high temperature of 54.7°F in January and 97.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.1 inches.

Pleasant Valley, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pleasant Valley, TX affordable or expensive?

Pleasant Valley's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pleasant Valley is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $137,500 and the median rent is $1,094 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pleasant Valley, TX?

Pleasant Valley has a violent crime rate of 316.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2213.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pleasant Valley, TX a Good Place to Live?

Pleasant Valley is a small town of 352 in Texas, with a median household income of $82,500 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Pleasant 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 Pleasant Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pleasant 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: 88.9

Pleasant Valley's overall cost of living index is 88.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pleasant Valley costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pleasant Valley, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,094	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Pleasant Valley's violent crime rate is 316.1 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

316.1 /100k

Property Crime

2213.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pleasant Valley, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pleasant Valley sees average highs of 54.7°F in January and 97.2°F in July, with 27.9 inches of annual precipitation and 3.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pleasant Valley, TX
Average High — January	54.7°F
Average High — July	97.2°F
Annual Precipitation	27.9"
Annual Snowfall	3.1"

Demographics

Metric	Pleasant Valley, TX	National Avg
Population	352	—
Median Age	46.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	15.6%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wichita Falls, TX 5 mi Iowa Park, TX 5 mi Lakeside City, TX 8 mi Cashion Community, TX 9 mi Burkburnett, TX 10 mi

Pleasant Valley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pleasant Valley, TX affordable or expensive?

Pleasant Valley's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pleasant Valley roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $137,500 and median rent is $1,094/month.

What is the crime rate in Pleasant Valley, TX?

Pleasant Valley's violent crime rate is 316.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2213.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pleasant Valley?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Pleasant Valley, TX a good place to live?

Pleasant Valley, TX has a population of 352, a median household income of $82,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Pleasant Valley?

Pleasant Valley averages 54.7°F in January and 97.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.9 inches with about 3.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pleasant Valley?

The population of Pleasant Valley, Texas is 352 with a median age of 46.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pleasant Valley?

Key numbers for living in Pleasant Valley: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $137,500, median household income $82,500, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pleasant Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.