What are the schools like in Pittsville, WI?

Pittsville is served primarily by Pittsville School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Pittsville?

The median household income in Pittsville, WI is $58,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Pittsville, WI?

Pittsville has an average high temperature of 22.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 57.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Pittsville, WI affordable or expensive?

Pittsville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pittsville is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $114,500 and the median rent is $642 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pittsville, WI?

Pittsville has a violent crime rate of 359.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 958.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pittsville, WI a Good Place to Live?

Pittsville is a small town of 882 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $58,500 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Pittsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Pittsville 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: 88.3

Pittsville's overall cost of living index is 88.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pittsville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pittsville, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$114,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$642	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Pittsville's violent crime rate is 359.3 per 100,000 residents — 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

359.3 /100k

Property Crime

958.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pittsville is served primarily by Pittsville School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pittsville, WI	National Avg
School District	Pittsville School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pittsville sees average highs of 22.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July, with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation and 57.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pittsville, WI
Average High — January	22.7°F
Average High — July	80.0°F
Annual Precipitation	35.3"
Annual Snowfall	57.1"

Demographics

Metric	Pittsville, WI	National Avg
Population	882	—
Median Age	47.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Pittsville

Pittsville, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54466

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pittsville, WI affordable or expensive?

Pittsville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pittsville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $114,500 and median rent is $642/month.

What is the crime rate in Pittsville, WI?

Pittsville's violent crime rate is 359.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 958.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pittsville?

Public schools in Pittsville are operated by Pittsville School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pittsville, WI a good place to live?

Pittsville, WI has a population of 882, a median household income of $58,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Pittsville?

Pittsville averages 22.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches with about 57.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pittsville?

Pittsville, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54466.

What is the population of Pittsville?

The population of Pittsville, Wisconsin is 882 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pittsville?

Key numbers for living in Pittsville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $114,500, median household income $58,500, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pittsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.