The Town FilesPleasant Valley, West Virginia
City in Marion County · population 3,498 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $213,600
- Household income
- $67,635
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 39.5
Pleasant Valley is a city of 3,498 people in Marion County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $213,600, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks more upscale than 90% of West Virginia towns, more of a college town than 89% of West Virginia towns, better for young professionals than 88% of West Virginia towns.
How Pleasant Valley ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pleasant Valley is worth $213,600, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $67,635, which is more affordable than 20% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,096 a month. 74.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pleasant Valley | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,600 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $1,096 | $811 |
| Median household income | $67,635 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 74.0% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Pleasant Valley
| People | Pleasant Valley | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 86.7% |
Weather in Pleasant Valley
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 24.0°F. About 47.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.7 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pleasant Valley since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 7, 1967 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 28, 2016.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4884: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| August 18, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4331: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 17,617 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,020 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Pleasant Valley itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Pleasant Valley
1 public school with 185 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | PK-4 | 185 | 14.2 |
Towns near Pleasant Valley
- Fairmont, WV1.7 mi · 18,416 people · home $163,800
- Grafton, WV10.8 mi · 4,722 people · home $74,600
- Bridgeport, WV11.4 mi · 9,336 people · home $291,600
- Westover, WV15.3 mi · 3,955 people · home $178,400
- Clarksburg, WV16.8 mi · 16,061 people · home $129,900
- Morgantown, WV16.9 mi · 30,347 people · home $259,400
- Brookhaven, WV18.0 mi · 5,707 people · home $261,000
- Philippi, WV21.9 mi · 2,929 people · home $114,500
Pleasant Valley questions
Is Pleasant Valley, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pleasant Valley scores better for retirees than 78% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 24%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in Pleasant Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in Pleasant Valley is valued at $213,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,635, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,096 a month.
What is the weather like in Pleasant Valley?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 24.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.8 inches of precipitation a year and 26.7 inches of snow.
Does Pleasant Valley get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pleasant Valley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 7, 1967. The typical West Virginia town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)