What are the schools like in Pittsford, NY?

Pittsford is served primarily by PITTSFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Pittsford?

The median household income in Pittsford, NY is $116,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Pittsford, NY?

Pittsford has an average high temperature of 38.8°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 102.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Pittsford, NY affordable or expensive?

Pittsford's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pittsford is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $302,200 and the median rent is $1,418 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pittsford, NY?

Pittsford has a violent crime rate of 187.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1232.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pittsford, NY a Good Place to Live?

Pittsford is a small town of 1,644 in New York, with a median household income of $116,250 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Pittsford stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, 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: 97.7

Pittsford's overall cost of living index is 97.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pittsford costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pittsford, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$302,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,418	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$116,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pittsford's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

187.3 /100k

Property Crime

1232.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pittsford is served primarily by PITTSFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pittsford, NY	National Avg
School District	PITTSFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	78.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pittsford sees average highs of 38.8°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation and 102.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pittsford, NY
Average High — January	38.8°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	35.1"
Annual Snowfall	102.0"

Demographics

Metric	Pittsford, NY	National Avg
Population	1,644	—
Median Age	40.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nazareth College, NY 1 mi St. John Fisher College, NY 2 mi East Rochester, NY 2 mi Fairport, NY 4 mi Brighton, NY 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Pittsford

Pittsford, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14534

Pittsford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pittsford, NY affordable or expensive?

Pittsford's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pittsford roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $302,200 and median rent is $1,418/month.

What is the crime rate in Pittsford, NY?

Pittsford's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1232.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pittsford?

Public schools in Pittsford are operated by PITTSFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 78.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pittsford, NY a good place to live?

Pittsford, NY has a population of 1,644, a median household income of $116,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Pittsford?

Pittsford averages 38.8°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches with about 102.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pittsford?

Pittsford, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14534.

What is the population of Pittsford?

The population of Pittsford, New York is 1,644 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pittsford?

Key numbers for living in Pittsford: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $302,200, median household income $116,250, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.