Pittsford, VT

Vermont

Pittsford is a small town in Vermont with a population of 559. Residents earn $44,107 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
559 Population 282/sq mi density
$44,107 Median Income $32,893 per capita
$162,100 Home Value $273,249 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,107 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$162,100 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,107
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $162,100
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.9%
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.7%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Pittsford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population559
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,107
Per Capita$32,893
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,787M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$273,249

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.0%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI31 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation591 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.02

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 51%
Commute18 min
Libraries21

Is Pittsford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pittsford receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Pittsford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pittsford is $44,107, 41% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pittsford is $162,100, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Pittsford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 72.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Pittsford has a population of 559 with a density of 282 people per square mile. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

559
Total Population
282
People / sq mi
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Pittsford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pittsford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pittsford is $44,107, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Pittsford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,107
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,893
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
IRS Avg AGI$68,049

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,662
County GDP$3,787M

Business (County)

Restaurants209
Healthcare191
Retail344
Manufacturing92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,886
97% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.1 min
Work from Home14.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Pittsford is $162,100, 42% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $273,249.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,100
42% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$273,249

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,124
1 Bedroom$1,203
2 Bedrooms$1,487
3 Bedrooms$1,922
4 Bedrooms$2,111

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,886
97% above US avg
Effective Rate4.25%
In Pittsford, 35.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.0% report depression. 20.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pittsford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.7%
11% above US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.0%
Asthma13.1%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity20.8%
Depression29.0%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Checkup Rate74.1%
Premature Death9,134/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access80.4%
Healthcare Facilities191

Crime Rates: Pittsford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Pittsford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall72.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates43.7123°N, 73.0253°W
County FIPS50021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46%
D 51.3%

Winner: Democrat by 5.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.9%
5% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.02
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density282/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries21
Healthcare Facilities191
Restaurants209
Retail Stores344

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.1 min
Work from Home14.1%

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