Population 14,620 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pleasant Valley
Household size in Pleasant Valley
| Period | Pleasant Valley | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.60 | 2.63 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.53 | 2.51 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | +0.00 | −0.06 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Pleasant Valley average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Vancouver as a whole, where it has 2.53 people. Household size has climbed from 2.49 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 37.8 | 37.3 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 38.4 | 38.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 39.1 | 39.3 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 39.7 | 41.0 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +2.0 | +3.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Pleasant Valley is 43.8 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 43.4 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Pleasant Valley is older than at least four in five Vancouver neighborhoods.
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 | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 12.2% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 10.7% | 9.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.5% of households in Pleasant Valley, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Pleasant Valley has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Vancouver neighborhoods.
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 | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 41.4% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 42.7% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 41.7% | 37.6% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 41.9% | 38.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Pleasant Valley is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.8 points, even as the national share rose.
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 | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.9% | 7.4% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.3% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Pleasant Valley: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across Vancouver. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1983 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1985 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1988 | 1981 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +5 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Pleasant Valley is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
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 | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $965 | $1,016 | $961 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,072 | $1,101 | $1,105 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,355 | $1,390 | $1,374 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,929 | $1,860 | $1,794 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$964 | +$844 | +$833 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pleasant Valley costs $1,929 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $964 a month from 2006–10, a 100% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0% | 25.4% | 33.3% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 26.6% | 34.5% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.8% | 31.0% | 39.2% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.4% | 33.7% | 42.6% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +8.3 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Pleasant Valley than nationally: 39.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
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 | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 89.7% | 90.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 90.3% | 90.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 92.0% | 91.9% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 91.7% | 93.2% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Pleasant Valley: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points, in line with the national trend. Pleasant Valley has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Vancouver neighborhoods.
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 | Vancouver | Portland area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 9.5% | 8.6% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 10.4% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Pleasant Valley than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley | 2.67 | 43.8 | 5.5% | 23.7% | 5.8% | 1999 | $1,929 | 39.4% | 96.7% | 4.0% |
| Northeast Hazel Dell | 2.53 | 36.6 | 15.3% | 38.0% | 4.6% | 1997 | $2,092 | 28.7% | 89.2% | 4.9% |
| Starcrest | 2.59 | 43.5 | 10.6% | 30.4% | 3.0% | 1981 | $1,895 | 35.5% | 89.7% | 4.7% |
| Felida-Starcrest | 2.72 | 45.9 | 5.1% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 1997 | $2,311 | 52.8% | 97.8% | 4.6% |
| West Minnehaha | 2.53 | 40.0 | 8.1% | 46.3% | 4.5% | 1978 | $2,029 | 27.4% | 95.2% | 8.7% |
| Van Mall | 2.13 | 39.8 | 14.1% | 73.0% | 6.9% | 1997 | $1,706 | 25.4% | 90.4% | 3.0% |
| Orchards Area | 2.80 | 37.5 | 15.5% | 30.4% | 4.8% | 1999 | $2,051 | 28.2% | 87.1% | 4.0% |
| Bagley Downs | 2.81 | 31.3 | 24.3% | 79.2% | 9.3% | 1986 | $1,544 | 18.6% | 77.7% | 5.5% |
| Lincoln | 2.27 | 43.0 | 10.1% | 39.3% | 4.5% | 1955 | $1,737 | 47.6% | 94.7% | 4.3% |
| Rose Village | 2.28 | 34.6 | 16.9% | 50.9% | 7.6% | 1956 | $1,407 | 20.7% | 83.0% | 7.2% |
| North Sifton-Orchards Area | 3.02 | 38.2 | 15.8% | 16.5% | 3.8% | 1993 | $2,322 | 23.5% | 95.4% | 0.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Fremont, Seattle, WA · South Lake Union, Seattle, WA · Lowry Park Central, Tampa, FL · Los Altos, Long Beach, CA · Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA · Haddington, Philadelphia, PA · Granville Gardens, Chicago, IL · Glencliff, Nashville, TN · Garrison Park, Austin, TX · Front Park, Buffalo, NY
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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