What are the schools like in Pittsburg, CA?

Pittsburg is served primarily by Pittsburg Unified. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.3:1.

What is the median household income in Pittsburg?

The median household income in Pittsburg, CA is $98,408 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Pittsburg, CA?

Pittsburg has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.1 inches.

Pittsburg, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pittsburg, CA affordable or expensive?

Pittsburg's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pittsburg is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $555,200 and the median rent is $2,134 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pittsburg, CA?

Pittsburg has a violent crime rate of 460.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2148.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pittsburg, CA a Good Place to Live?

Pittsburg is a mid-sized city of 76,419 in California, with a median household income of $98,408 and a 7.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Pittsburg's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pittsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pittsburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

Pittsburg's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pittsburg costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Pittsburg, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$555,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,134	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,408	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Pittsburg's violent crime rate is 460.2 per 100,000 residents — 21% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

460.2 /100k

Property Crime

2148.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Pittsburg is served primarily by Pittsburg Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pittsburg, CA	National Avg
School District	Pittsburg Unified	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pittsburg sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 19.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Pittsburg, CA
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	19.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Pittsburg, CA	National Avg
Population	76,419	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	27.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	33.5%	18.9%
Asian	17.8%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Pittsburg

Pittsburg, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94565

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pittsburg, CA affordable or expensive?

Pittsburg's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pittsburg roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $555,200 and median rent is $2,134/month.

What is the crime rate in Pittsburg, CA?

Pittsburg's violent crime rate is 460.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2148.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pittsburg?

Public schools in Pittsburg are operated by Pittsburg Unified. The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pittsburg, CA a good place to live?

Pittsburg, CA has a population of 76,419, a median household income of $98,408, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Pittsburg?

Pittsburg averages 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pittsburg?

Pittsburg, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94565.

What is the population of Pittsburg?

The population of Pittsburg, California is 76,419 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pittsburg?

Key numbers for living in Pittsburg: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $555,200, median household income $98,408, crime index 114 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pittsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.