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Pittsburg is a small city of 20,610 in Kansas, with a median household income of $42,371
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pittsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 87.6
Pittsburg's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pittsburg costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pittsburg, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$97,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$825
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
44.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,371
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Pittsburg's violent crime rate is 366.5 per 100,000 residents
— 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
366.5 /100k
Property Crime
3493.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pittsburg is served primarily by Pittsburg.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pittsburg, KS
National Avg
School District
Pittsburg
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pittsburg sees average highs of 42.7°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Pittsburg's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pittsburg roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $97,000 and median rent is $825/month.
Pittsburg's violent crime rate is 366.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3493.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pittsburg are operated by Pittsburg.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pittsburg, KS has a population of 20,610, a median household income of $42,371, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Pittsburg averages 42.7°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches
with about 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pittsburg, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66762.
The population of Pittsburg, Kansas is 20,610 with a median age of 25.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pittsburg: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $97,000, median household income $42,371, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.
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