Pittsford is a small town of 656 in Michigan, with a median household income of $45,294
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pittsford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pittsford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pittsford 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: 91.6
Pittsford's overall cost of living index is 91.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pittsford costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pittsford, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$845
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,294
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pittsford's violent crime rate is 210.5 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
210.5 /100k
Property Crime
701.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pittsford is served primarily by Pittsford Area Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pittsford, MI
National Avg
School District
Pittsford Area Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pittsford sees average highs of 30.6°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 36.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.3 inches of snow per year.
Pittsford's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pittsford roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $100,900 and median rent is $845/month.
Pittsford's violent crime rate is 210.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 701.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pittsford are operated by Pittsford Area Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pittsford, MI has a population of 656, a median household income of $45,294, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Pittsford averages 30.6°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.2 inches
with about 33.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pittsford, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49271.
The population of Pittsford, Michigan is 656 with a median age of 30.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pittsford: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $100,900, median household income $45,294, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pittsford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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