What are the schools like in Pittsfield, MA?

Pittsfield is served primarily by Pittsfield. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Pittsfield?

The median household income in Pittsfield, MA is $66,859 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 Pittsfield, MA?

Pittsfield has an average high temperature of 30.1°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 77.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Pittsfield, MA affordable or expensive?

Pittsfield's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pittsfield is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $219,600 and the median rent is $1,027 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pittsfield, MA?

Pittsfield has a violent crime rate of 511.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1239.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pittsfield, MA a Good Place to Live?

Pittsfield is a small city of 43,730 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $66,859 and a 7.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Pittsfield stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), 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: 100.2

Pittsfield's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pittsfield costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Pittsfield, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$219,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,027	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,859	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Pittsfield's violent crime rate is 511.3 per 100,000 residents — 35% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

511.3 /100k

Property Crime

1239.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pittsfield is served primarily by Pittsfield. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pittsfield, MA	National Avg
School District	Pittsfield	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pittsfield sees average highs of 30.1°F in January and 79.3°F in July, with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation and 77.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pittsfield, MA
Average High — January	30.1°F
Average High — July	79.3°F
Annual Precipitation	44.2"
Annual Snowfall	77.1"

Demographics

Metric	Pittsfield, MA	National Avg
Population	43,730	—
Median Age	43.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lenox, MA 6 mi Lenox Dale, MA 8 mi Cheshire, MA 9 mi Lee, MA 10 mi East Nassau, NY 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Pittsfield

Pittsfield, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01201

Pittsfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pittsfield, MA affordable or expensive?

Pittsfield's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pittsfield roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $219,600 and median rent is $1,027/month.

What is the crime rate in Pittsfield, MA?

Pittsfield's violent crime rate is 511.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1239.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pittsfield?

Public schools in Pittsfield are operated by Pittsfield. The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pittsfield, MA a good place to live?

Pittsfield, MA has a population of 43,730, a median household income of $66,859, 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 Pittsfield?

Pittsfield averages 30.1°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches with about 77.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pittsfield?

Pittsfield, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01201.

What is the population of Pittsfield?

The population of Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 43,730 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pittsfield?

Key numbers for living in Pittsfield: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $219,600, median household income $66,859, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.