How are homes heated in Pleasant Valley (community), NY?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pleasant Valley (community), used by 48.7% (±16.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.9% heat with electricity.
35.4% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 48.7% (±16.7 points)
- Electricity
- 12.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 35.4%
Heating fuel in Pleasant Valley (community)
| Fuel used most | Pleasant Valley (community) | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.7% (±16.7 points) | 28.3% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 35.4% (±16.7 points) | 44.1% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 12.9% (±8.4 points) | 17.2% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 3.0% (±4.8 points) | 6.7% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Pleasant Valley (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Dutchess County (44.1%).
It is also higher than in New York (16.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Pleasant Valley (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Dutchess County (17.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (15.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Pleasant Valley (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley (community) | — | 12.9% (±8.4 points) | — |
| MacDonnell Heights | 2.7 mi | 0.0% (±8.9 points) | Lower |
| Haviland | 3.9 mi | 16.8% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of LaGrange | 4.5 mi | 10.3% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview (Dutchess County) | 4.5 mi | 16.0% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington | 5.1 mi | 27.4% (±10.8 points) | Higher |
| Vassar College | 5.3 mi | 15.4% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hyde Park | 5.8 mi | 14.8% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Poughkeepsie | 6.0 mi | 25.2% (±3.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: MacDonnell Heights, NY (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Arlington, NY (27.4%), Poughkeepsie, NY (25.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Dutchess County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Haviland | 65.7% (±9.0 points) |
| 6 | Hyde Park (community) | 61.9% (±11.4 points) |
| 7 | Spackenkill | 60.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 8 | Vassar College | 50.3% (±27.9 points) |
| 9 | Wingdale | 47.9% (±20.4 points) |
| 10 | Fairview (Dutchess County) | 39.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 11 | Pleasant Valley (community) | 35.4% (±16.7 points) |
| 12 | Myers Corner | 33.8% (±5.0 points) |
| 13 | Crown Heights | 22.4% (±10.5 points) |
| 14 | Brinckerhoff | 19.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 15 | Arlington | 17.8% (±8.2 points) |
| 16 | Hopewell Junction | 9.3% (±6.4 points) |
| 17 | Chelsea Cove | 7.1% (±9.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Dutchess County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Pleasant Valley (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Pleasant Valley, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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What is the most common way to heat a home in Pleasant Valley (community)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Pleasant Valley (community), used by 48.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Pleasant Valley (community) heat with oil?
35.4% (±16.7 points) of occupied homes in Pleasant Valley (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Pleasant Valley (community) have electric heat?
12.9% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes in Pleasant Valley (community) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Pleasant Valley CDP, New York (place:58684, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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