There are 11 towns within the United States named Pleasantville, although the Pleasantville in New York State and 33 miles north of New York City would likely be the best known among them. Here is located the headquarters of the The Reader’s Digest Association having a readership of millions. The town has also been home to such acclaimed novelists and playwrights of the past; such as mystery writer Dashiell Hammett (The Maltese Falcon) and Lillian Hellman (The Little Foxes). It is currently the home of many media personalities; among them humorist Dave Barry.
Pleasantville is among numerous towns in the Westchester County, New York region to emulate classic suburbia with attractive homes, tree lined streets, family operated business, a desirable school district. In short, Pleasantville represents the better aspects of its namesake movie.
