Question 1

Is 26554 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 26554 in Pleasant Valley has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Pleasant Valley city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 26554 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 26554?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 26554 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 26554. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 26554 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Pleasant Valley. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 26554?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 26554 is approximately $188K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 26554 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 26554 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 26554 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 26554 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Pleasant Valley. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 26554 scores similarly to the middle tier of Pleasant Valley neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Pleasant Valley — ZIP 26554

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
East Dale Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
East Fairmont High School	09–12	—	—	—
East Park Elementary School	KG–04	—	—	—
Fairmont Senior High School	09–12	—	—	—
Jayenne Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
Monongah Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
Pleasant Valley Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
Watson Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
White Hall Elementary School	KG–04	—	—	—
East Fairmont Middle School	05–08	—	—	—
West Fairmont Middle School	05–08	—	—	—
Monongah Middle School	05–08	—	—	—