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Living in Pittsfield

Pittsfield had 43,457 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. The city had 14 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$70,582 a year.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population42,909people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,175EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent996.8EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.02%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,751offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 10% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.26µg/m³country median 7.0 — 25% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Pittsfield?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,134 per month, while the median home value was US$256,900 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 62.8%, and the vacancy rate was 7.33% in July 2026. 52.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Pittsfield recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1501
Utilities, 85 m² flat€168
Internet, 60 Mbps€57
Fitness club€35
Mobile plan, 10 GB€35

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly34.83 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pittsfield (Wayback Machine capture 20251206215900)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited57.47 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pittsfield (Wayback Machine capture 20251206215900)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,501 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pittsfield (Wayback Machine capture 20251206215900)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB34.83 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pittsfield (Wayback Machine capture 20251206215900)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home168.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pittsfield (Wayback Machine capture 20251206215900)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,134/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent52.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,883 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,125 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent996.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes406 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Is Pittsfield a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–64%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–61%
Family48%strong on family, weak on cost · range 39–57%
Retirement52%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–62%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

7.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 3,282 of 42,909 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Pittsfield is 7.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income70,582 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband78.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet7.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet3.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary3,175 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,832 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate7.02 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Pittsfield?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,832 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,609of €2,994 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,994
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,125
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€168 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pittsfield (Wayback Machine capture 20251206215900) · 2025-12-31− €168
Internet€57 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pittsfield (Wayback Machine capture 20251206215900) · 2025-12-31− €57
Mobile plan€35 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pittsfield (Wayback Machine capture 20251206215900) · 2025-12-31− €35
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,609
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Pittsfield. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Pittsfield. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools14 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count16Official
School enrolment, share of residents20.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

There were 717 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio57 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents717 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,295 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Pittsfield when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPittsfield highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Pittsfield highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Pittsfield1,751
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,751 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting14Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents709.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Recorded violent crimes247 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.46 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work3.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportPSF3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Pittsfield. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Pittsfield.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Pittsfield is 5.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.26 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202411Official
Average daytime high by monthJan -1.06 · Feb 0.611 · Mar 5.39 · Apr 12.89 · May 19.44 · Jun 23.67 · Jul 26.28 · Aug 25.33 · Sep 21.33 · Oct 14.61 · Nov 8.11 · Dec 1.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -10.06 · Feb -9.44 · Mar -4.94 · Apr 1 · May 6.89 · Jun 11.72 · Jul 14.44 · Aug 13.61 · Sep 9.39 · Oct 3.61 · Nov -1.56 · Dec -6.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
Average temperature by monthJan -5.56 · Feb -4.39 · Mar 0.222 · Apr 6.94 · May 13.17 · Jun 17.72 · Jul 20.39 · Aug 19.5 · Sep 15.39 · Oct 9.11 · Nov 3.28 · Dec -2.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 67.82 · Feb 64.01 · Mar 78.23 · Apr 85.85 · May 96.27 · Jun 116.3 · Jul 106.2 · Aug 97.03 · Sep 114.3 · Oct 115.8 · Nov 89.41 · Dec 92.2 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading83.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,225 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.11 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-0.22 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Manchester ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Barrie (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Gatineau (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 3,282 is not 4.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share4.18 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents3,282 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population127,500 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Population density409.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population42,909 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics42,944 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value256,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes62.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate63.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad7.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents4.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage72.47 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage75 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance2.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher34.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Households with a vehicle available86.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022413,744 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202227 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over21,223 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home10.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans80.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Pittsfield

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Pittsfield alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1237 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,175 Pittsfield+52%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,751 Pittsfield−58%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.0% Pittsfield−46%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 5.3 µg/m³ Pittsfield+48%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 5.0 km Pittsfield+80%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 4.2% Pittsfield+46%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,832 Pittsfield+6%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Pittsfield

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Adams Commuting Zone · 22.2 km away
Rent
856.4 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,869 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Alexandria42,938 residentsShelton42,880 residentsOdenton42,947 residentsSaginaw42,863 residentsBuffalo Grove42,812 residentsMidland42,806 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Pittsfield?

The median gross salary is 3,832 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Pittsfield?

The unemployment rate is 7.02 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Pittsfield?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.26 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Pittsfield?

Police recorded 1,751 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Pittsfield?

The published population is 42,909 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Pittsfield?

3,282 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Pittsfield a good place to live?

Pittsfield may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Pittsfield?

Adams is near Pittsfield. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  2. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  3. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  4. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  5. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  10. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
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  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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  17. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Pittsfield (Wayback Machine capture 20251206215900) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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