At a Glance
Median Income
$50,804
$32,483 per capita
Home Value
$242,600
Zillow: $399,361
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
362/100K
507/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pittsfield a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pittsfield residents earn a median household income of $50,804 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,483. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,189 business establishments, including 306 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pittsfield is $242,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $399,361. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Pittsfield reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 507/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Pittsfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pittsfield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,882
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,120/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,804
Per Capita$32,483
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$7,984M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
B+
Home Value$242,600
Rent$1,167
Ownership40.2%
Zillow$399,361
Housing Units1,008
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent362/100K
Property507/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault217/100K
Burglary72/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,468/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation561 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Pittsfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 306 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.