At a Glance
Median Income
$101,099
$39,067 per capita
Home Value
$583,100
Zillow: $563,657
Median Rent
$2,201/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
606/100K
2,254/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Pittsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pittsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pittsburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pittsburg residents earn a median household income of $101,099 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,067. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,772 business establishments, including 844 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pittsburg is $583,100 , 107% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $563,657. Median rent is $2,201/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Pittsburg reports 606 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,254/100K. The murder rate is 9.5/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Pittsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pittsburg has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population75,868
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density4,291/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,099
Per Capita$39,067
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$37,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
B
Home Value$583,100
Rent$2,201
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$563,657
Housing Units24,066
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent606/100K
Property2,254/100K
Murder9.5/100K
Assault327/100K
Burglary348/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain24.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute38 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Pittsburg was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 844 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 66 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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