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Pittsfield, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County
Pittsfield, ME
At a Glance
How Pittsfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pittsfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pittsfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pittsfield residents earn a median household income of $57,292 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,827. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,459 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pittsfield is $151,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,711. Median rent is $851/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Pittsfield reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 600/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Pittsfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pittsfield has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.