At a Glance
Median Income
$64,792
$42,232 per capita
Home Value
$342,800
Zillow: $554,189
Median Rent
$993/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
3,020/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
11.4% smoking rate
How Pittsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pittsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pittsboro a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pittsboro residents earn a median household income of $64,792 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,232. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,182 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pittsboro is $342,800 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $554,189. Median rent is $993/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Pittsboro reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,020/100K.
Education
42.6% of adults in Pittsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pittsboro has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,640
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density521/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,792
Per Capita$42,232
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
B+
Home Value$342,800
Rent$993
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$554,189
Housing Units2,022
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent101/100K
Property3,020/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,552/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation463 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.6%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Pittsboro was founded in 1785.
The median home in Pittsboro was built in 1998.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.