Population 887 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pleasant Valley
Household size in Pleasant Valley
| Period | Pleasant Valley | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Pleasant Valley has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Michigan as a whole looks much the same.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pleasant Valley
| Period | Pleasant Valley | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.5, Pleasant Valley is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pleasant Valley
| Period | Pleasant Valley | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.7% of households in Pleasant Valley, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pleasant Valley
Renters in Pleasant Valley
| Period | Pleasant Valley | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Pleasant Valley is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 56.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pleasant Valley
| Period | Pleasant Valley | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.3% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.0% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Pleasant Valley: 28.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pleasant Valley
| Period | Pleasant Valley | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Pleasant Valley are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Michigan as a whole, where the median home dates to 1972.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pleasant Valley
| Period | Pleasant Valley | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $608 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $757 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $891 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,271 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$663 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pleasant Valley costs $1,271 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across Michigan. Rent takes 31.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pleasant Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Pleasant Valley
| Period | Pleasant Valley | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pleasant Valley: 24.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pleasant Valley
| Period | Pleasant Valley | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Pleasant Valley is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Michigan as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pleasant Valley
| Period | Pleasant Valley | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pleasant Valley runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pleasant Valley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley | 2.49 | 44.5 | 4.7% | 13.1% | 28.0% | 1981 | $1,271 | 24.0% | 91.8% | 3.9% |
| East Jordan | 2.17 | 47.6 | 6.3% | 13.1% | 21.3% | 1984 | $997 | 22.3% | 92.4% | 2.7% |
| Central Lake | 2.27 | 49.8 | 7.2% | 12.3% | 38.2% | 1976 | $1,016 | 30.6% | 95.3% | 4.5% |
| Ellsworth | 2.29 | 48.3 | 3.5% | 12.5% | 34.8% | 1971 | $863 | 29.1% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
| North Arms | 1.92 | 56.1 | 12.2% | 17.9% | 32.8% | 1973 | $823 | 46.8% | 96.6% | 3.2% |
| Bellaire | 2.03 | 56.1 | 7.8% | 11.8% | 42.9% | 1977 | $837 | 42.8% | 96.9% | 3.8% |
| Green River | 2.52 | 43.3 | 5.2% | 11.7% | 30.5% | 1979 | $1,199 | 22.6% | 91.9% | 4.0% |
| Eastport | 2.22 | 57.5 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 45.8% | 1986 | $838 | 44.3% | 94.4% | 3.4% |
| Boyne City | 2.12 | 50.3 | 6.7% | 20.3% | 23.5% | 1980 | $981 | 34.0% | 96.6% | 3.8% |
| Ironton | 2.08 | 57.6 | 3.9% | 8.3% | 40.2% | 1988 | $1,329 | 49.0% | 97.5% | 1.4% |
| Kewadin | 2.10 | 60.3 | 6.2% | 12.9% | 40.6% | 1985 | $1,205 | 51.7% | 96.0% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pleasant Valley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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