Pittsfield is a small town of 4,152 in Illinois, with a median household income of $47,950
and a 8.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pittsfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pittsfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pittsfield 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: 90.7
Pittsfield's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pittsfield costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pittsfield, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$698
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,950
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pittsfield's violent crime rate is 198.0 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
198.0 /100k
Property Crime
1088.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pittsfield is served primarily by Pikeland CUSD 10.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pittsfield, IL
National Avg
School District
Pikeland CUSD 10
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pittsfield sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 87.5°F in July,
with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.6 inches of snow per year.
Pittsfield's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pittsfield roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,100 and median rent is $698/month.
Pittsfield's violent crime rate is 198.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1088.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pittsfield are operated by Pikeland CUSD 10.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pittsfield, IL has a population of 4,152, a median household income of $47,950, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Pittsfield averages 36.5°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches
with about 15.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pittsfield, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62363.
The population of Pittsfield, Illinois is 4,152 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pittsfield: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $108,100, median household income $47,950, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pittsfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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