What are the schools like in Pittsboro, NC?

Pittsboro is served primarily by Chatham County Schools. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Pittsboro?

The median household income in Pittsboro, NC is $62,513 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Pittsboro, NC?

Pittsboro has an average high temperature of 51.5°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Pittsboro, NC affordable or expensive?

Pittsboro's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pittsboro is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $330,400 and the median rent is $914 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pittsboro, NC?

Pittsboro has a violent crime rate of 101.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3060.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pittsboro, NC a Good Place to Live?

Pittsboro is a small town of 4,555 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $62,513 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Pittsboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pittsboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pittsboro 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: 96.6

Pittsboro's overall cost of living index is 96.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pittsboro costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pittsboro, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$330,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$914	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,513	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Pittsboro's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.3 /100k

Property Crime

3060.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pittsboro is served primarily by Chatham County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pittsboro, NC	National Avg
School District	Chatham County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pittsboro sees average highs of 51.5°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation and 2.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pittsboro, NC
Average High — January	51.5°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	49.5"
Annual Snowfall	2.8"

Demographics

Metric	Pittsboro, NC	National Avg
Population	4,555	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	23.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fearrington Village, NC 7 mi Briar Chapel, NC 7 mi Moncure, NC 9 mi Governors Club, NC 10 mi Governors Village, NC 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Pittsboro

Pittsboro, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27312

Pittsboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pittsboro, NC affordable or expensive?

Pittsboro's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pittsboro roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $330,400 and median rent is $914/month.

What is the crime rate in Pittsboro, NC?

Pittsboro's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3060.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pittsboro?

Public schools in Pittsboro are operated by Chatham County Schools. The district has 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 44.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pittsboro, NC a good place to live?

Pittsboro, NC has a population of 4,555, a median household income of $62,513, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Pittsboro?

Pittsboro averages 51.5°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches with about 2.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pittsboro?

Pittsboro, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27312.

What is the population of Pittsboro?

The population of Pittsboro, North Carolina is 4,555 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pittsboro?

Key numbers for living in Pittsboro: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $330,400, median household income $62,513, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pittsboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.