At a Glance
Median Income
$59,773
$31,252 per capita
Home Value
$117,300
Zillow: $233,841
Median Rent
$633/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.4% smoking rate
How Pittsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pittsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pittsville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pittsville residents earn a median household income of $59,773 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,252. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,131 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pittsville is $117,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,841. Median rent is $633/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
19.3% of adults in Pittsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pittsville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population829
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density417/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,773
Per Capita$31,252
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$5,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,300
Rent$633
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$233,841
Housing Units405
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain24.9 in/yr
Elevation1,031 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Pittsville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.