Pleasant Valley, West Virginia · ZIP 26554

Pleasant Valley — ZIP 26554

Pleasant Valley (26554) scores 54/100 — Fair for West Virginia. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $195K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share27%

Property crime share73%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency48%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100

Typical home value$195K

Median rent$1,175/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$195K

Median Rent

$1,175/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 9 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

773

Violent Crime

205

Property Crime

568

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Marion County, West Virginia (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Jayenne Elementary School	PK–04	310	77%	57%
Pleasant Valley Elementary School	PK–04	179	67%	62%
White Hall Elementary School	KG–04	184	57%	62%
East Dale Elementary School	PK–04	352	52%	47%
Monongah Elementary School	PK–04	266	47%	47%
East Park Elementary School	KG–04	321	37%	42%
East Fairmont Middle School	05–08	647	34%	42%
Watson Elementary School	PK–04	383	32%	32%
Monongah Middle School	05–08	190	32%	48%
West Fairmont Middle School	05–08	592	31%	41%
Fairmont Senior High School	09–12	835	27%	57%
East Fairmont High School	09–12	725	22%	42%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

42,116

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

38.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 26554 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 26554 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 26554 is approximately $195K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 26554 in Pleasant Valley has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.