Pleasant ValleyAK
A town of 790. Nearly 48.4% of it is conserved land.
What makes Pleasant Valley stand out
The thing Pleasant Valley does most differently from other towns.
790 people, and everyone knows the way
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Nearly a third of Pleasant Valley is conserved land
15 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tanana Valley State Forest | 4.5 mi | 5,021 |
| 2. Chena State Recreation Area | 1.7 mi | 720 |
Very high risk, with wildfire at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Pleasant Valley has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 75°, a January night drops to -13°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Pleasant Valley is
Pleasant Valley beats the Alaska average on 16 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Pleasant Valley | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6.5% | 14.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.2% | 7% |
Homes in Pleasant Valley sell for about $450K
The median sale price was $450,000 in March 2026.
About Pleasant Valley
Census-designated place in Alaska, United States
Pleasant Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Fairbanks, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Pleasant Valley had a population of 606.
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- Population
- 606
- Area
- 31 sq mi
- Elevation
- 623 ft