Pitcairn is a small town of 3,084 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $35,829
and a 12.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pitcairn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pitcairn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pitcairn 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: 94.4
Pitcairn's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pitcairn costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pitcairn, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$744
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
38.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,829
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Pitcairn's violent crime rate is 473.7 per 100,000 residents
— 25% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
473.7 /100k
Property Crime
689.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pitcairn is served primarily by Propel CS-Pitcairn.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pitcairn, PA
National Avg
School District
Propel CS-Pitcairn
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pitcairn sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Pitcairn's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pitcairn roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,000 and median rent is $744/month.
Pitcairn's violent crime rate is 473.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 689.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pitcairn are operated by Propel CS-Pitcairn.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pitcairn, PA has a population of 3,084, a median household income of $35,829, and an unemployment rate of 12.0%.
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.
Pitcairn averages 37.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pitcairn, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15140.
The population of Pitcairn, Pennsylvania is 3,084 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pitcairn: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $68,000, median household income $35,829, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pitcairn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
