Pleasant Valley, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
507 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$211,071 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
49 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$313,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$647 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$952 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fairbanks North Star Borough
3
Fairbanks-College Metro Area
3
Alaska
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fairbanks North Star Borough
3
Fairbanks-College Metro Area
3
Alaska
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 -6
Feb 0 6 -1
Mar 0 5 11
Apr 0 2 31
May 1 1 48
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 2 0 61
Aug 2 0 54
Sep 1 1 43
Oct 1 11 23
Nov 1 12 2
Dec 1 11 -4

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District Q, AK State House District 34, AK
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Schools

Two Rivers School
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School
15 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Star of the North Secondary School
16 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Fairbanks
27 miles, W • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
271 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
271 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
25 miles, W • 4.1 star
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
241 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Fairbanks International Airport
28 miles, W • 1 star
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
307 miles, S • 1 star
Deadhorse Airport
369 miles, N • 1 star
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