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Eastern Altoona neighborhood with a commercial corridor
Bordered by Dutch Hill on the west and the Allegheny mountains on the east, the aptly named Pleasant Valley comprises a roughly two-mile stretch of relatively flat land on the eastern side of Altoona. Bob Baranik, lifelong Altoona resident and board member of Amtran, Altoona's public transportation authority, explains that Italian immigrants purchased large plots of land in Pleasant Valley for farming through the late 1800s and early 1900s. Even as more homes were built through the 20th century, few commercial developments or street facilities reached the area until the 1950s. "They used to call it 'Mud Town' because they went many years without paved roads. Even as they added more homes, they took a very long time to pave the streets," he says. "My mother-in-law would always have to wear her junky boots when she walked to school and switch into her nice shoes when she got there." Pleasant Valley has had paved roads for decades now, and today it's primarily residential, with commercial businesses along major town thoroughfares like Pleasant Valley Boulevard.
Pleasant Valley is part of the great city of Altoona.
Pleasant Valley stretches down Pleasant Valley Boulevard for miles.
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Businesses along Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Pleasant Valley Boulevard has businesses spread out along it, including doctors' offices, car dealerships, a Weis Markets grocery store, Sheetz and a Family Dollar. "It's our main road, as far as modern boulevards go," Baranik says. He explains that people around Altoona and surrounding small towns frequently run errands along it. Taps on 2nd Tavern & Grill, a popular weekend hangout spot, has a full bar and serves American food like wings and loaded nachos. Pleasant Valley Boulevard leads directly to Logan Valley Mall, about 2 miles south. The mall has major retailers such as Macy's, H&M and Old Navy. Pleasant Valley also has several churches, including Trans4mation Church, Pleasant Valley Church of Christ and Vineyard Altoona. Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona are both off Valley View Boulevard.
Altoona is the home of Sheetz and you can find many locations in Pleasant Valley.
Meet your friends at Taps on 2nd Tavern & Grill in Pleasant Valley.
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Valley View County Park and Canoe Creek State Park
Valley View County Park has 45 acres of outdoor space to explore. Families can kick a ball around on the soccer field, walk through the woods or play a round of disc golf in this spacious park. Locals can also rent out Becky Sheetz Recreation Center, at the edge of Valley View County Park, for private events like birthday parties and baby showers. Canoe Creek State Park is about 10 miles east of Pleasant Valley. Canoe Creek Lake, set among the rolling, green mountains in Turkey Valley, has opportunities for swimming and canoeing. Hikers can walk along Mary Ann's Creek and see the old Blair Limestone Company kilns on the Limestone Trail and take in views of the lake on Beaver Pond Trail.
Pleasant Valley residents love to travel up the mountain to Canoe Creek Park.
Valley View County Park challenges the Disk Golf players.
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Events downtown and baseball at Peoples Natural Gas Field
Nearby downtown Altoona has events such as Rails & Ales Brewfest in Heritage Plaza. Locals gather to sample wine and beer from local businesses and listen to live music. Residents can visit the Peoples Natural Gas Field to catch an Altoona Curve baseball game or play mini gold at Lakemont Park, also home to the world's oldest operating roller coaster Leap the Dips, which was closed during the 2024 season but may open in the future. Both attractions are about 4 miles south. Valley View County Park Amphitheater, a three-sided wooden bandshell, opened in 2023 and can be rented out for private events. The park also hosts occasional concerts at the amphitheater.
Sheetz gives back to the Pleasant Valley area with support of youth baseball.
Follow Pleasant Valley Boulevard home to Pleasant Valley.
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Single-family homes built throughout the 20th century
The Allegheny Mountains serve as the backdrop for many homes in Pleasant Valley, and homes line roads on gently sloping hills. Homes built between the early 1900s and 1920s feature American Foursquare and traditional styles and cost between $100,000 and $200,000. Ranches and split levels built in the 1950s and '60s cost between $150,000 and $250,000. Homes sit relatively spaced out, with tidy front lawns and sometimes fenced-in backyards. Personal flairs like American flags, blooming flowers and wreaths decorate entryways. Some homes have two-car garages, while other properties have parking on the street or in private driveways. Baranik notes that many residential streets stemming from Pleasant Valley Boulevard are named after U.S. presidents, like Jefferson Avenue, Madison Avenue, Monroe Avenue and Grant Avenue. Brush Run, a creek that runs between Pleasant Valley Boulevard and Valley View Boulevard, forms a gully that can pose a flooding risk after heavy rain.
Pleasant Valley is the place you need to see for yourself.
There are many four square homes in the Pleasant Valley area.
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Private and public school options nearby
Students typically attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School, which earns a C grade from Niche, before progressing to C-plus-rated Altoona Area Junior High School and C-plus-rated Altoona Area High School. "When I went to school [in Altoona], there were 13 elementary schools because everybody walked. I lived on Dutch Hill and walked six blocks to Pleasant Valley," Baranik says. This original school at the corner of Pleasant Valley Boulevard and Jaggard Street is now Lighthouse Christian School – a private Mennonite elementary school. Public school students now attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School, which was built in 2000 and is just west of the neighborhood. Older students attend Altoona Area Junior High School and Altoona Area High School, which earn C-pluses from Niche. High school students can have dual enrollment with the nearby Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center to learn vocational skills. Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is also in the neighborhood and earns a B-plus from Niche.
Altoona Area High School serves the student population from all over Altoona.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is a great place to start.
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Getting around Altoona
The Amtran bus system has stops along Pleasant Valley Boulevard and takes riders to destinations around Altoona like Logan Valley Mall and downtown. Interstate 99 runs parallel along Altoona and just east of Pleasant Valley. Interstate 99 connects drivers to State College – home to Penn State University – about 45 miles northeast and connects southwest with US 220 through the western end of Maryland and the eastern side of West Virginia. Pleasant Valley is about 90 miles east of Pittsburgh. The James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center (a veterans' hospital) is just south of the neighborhood, and the town's main hospital, UPMC Altoona, is 2 miles west.
Take an Amtran from Pleasant Valley all around the Altoona area.
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Parks in this Area
Valley View County Park
Prospect Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pleasant Valley
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pleasant Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pleasant Valley, Altoona sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pleasant Valley, Altoona over the last 12 months is $878,000, up 134% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,932
Median Age
50
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,978
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,638
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
College Graduates
19.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.7%
% Population in Labor Force
55.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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