What are the schools like in Pittsfield, ME?

Pittsfield is served primarily by RSU 53/MSAD 53. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several 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, ME is $42,292 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Pittsfield, ME?

Pittsfield has an average high temperature of 28.2°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 71.5 inches.

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

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

Pittsfield has a violent crime rate of 25.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1142.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pittsfield, ME a Good Place to Live?

Pittsfield is a small town of 3,148 in Maine, with a median household income of $42,292 and a 1.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Pittsfield stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Pittsfield metro area.

Metric	Pittsfield, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$134,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pittsfield's violent crime rate is 25.4 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

25.4 /100k

Property Crime

1142.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pittsfield is served primarily by RSU 53/MSAD 53. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pittsfield, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 53/MSAD 53	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pittsfield sees average highs of 28.2°F in January and 80.5°F in July, with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation and 71.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pittsfield, ME
Average High — January	28.2°F
Average High — July	80.5°F
Annual Precipitation	46.5"
Annual Snowfall	71.5"

Demographics

Metric	Pittsfield, ME	National Avg
Population	3,148	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Pittsfield

Pittsfield, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04967

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pittsfield, ME affordable or expensive?

Pittsfield has a median home value of $134,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $42,292.

What is the crime rate in Pittsfield, ME?

Pittsfield's violent crime rate is 25.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1142.4 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 RSU 53/MSAD 53. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pittsfield, ME a good place to live?

Pittsfield, ME has a population of 3,148, a median household income of $42,292, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 28.2°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches with about 71.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pittsfield?

Pittsfield, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04967.

What is the population of Pittsfield?

The population of Pittsfield, Maine is 3,148 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pittsfield?

Key numbers for living in Pittsfield: median home $134,700, median household income $42,292, crime index 26 (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.