Living in Pittsburg, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pittsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Pittsburg has 76,257 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $99,861 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $597,900, the median rent is $2,264/month.
Pittsburg at a glance
- Population
- 76,257
- Median age
- 36.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $99,861State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $597,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,264/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Pittsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Pittsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pittsburg the median home value is $597,900, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,264 per month, which is 39.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,762 a month in housing costs.
Pittsburg median household income
The median household income in Pittsburg is $99,861 and the income per person is $38,833. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Pittsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24,482
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.18
Pittsburg demographics
- Population
- 76,257
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 23,781
- Foreign-born
- 32%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pittsburg ›
Education in Pittsburg
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Pittsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pittsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 5.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Pittsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | 76,257 | $99,861 | $597,900 | $2,264 |
| Bay Point | 24,231 | $82,565 | $525,000 | $2,063 |
| Clayton | 10,937 | $175,707 | $1,055,200 | $3,501 |
| Antioch | 116,477 | $97,465 | $629,700 | $2,278 |
| Concord | 124,035 | $108,709 | $797,600 | $2,274 |
| Clyde | 653 | $134,050 | $649,200 | $1,404 |
| North Gate | 806 | $208,525 | $1,674,700 | — |
| Pacheco | 4,325 | $101,210 | $343,300 | $1,828 |
| Vine Hill | 3,540 | $115,313 | $631,900 | $2,460 |
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What is the median household income in Pittsburg, CA?
The median household income in Pittsburg is $99,861, about the same as the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pittsburg?
The median home value in Pittsburg is $597,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Pittsburg?
The median gross rent in Pittsburg is $2,264 per month, about 39.1% of household income.
Is Pittsburg, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Pittsburg?
The median age in Pittsburg is 36.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Pittsburg?
The average commute to work in Pittsburg is 38 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pittsburg?
The unemployment rate in Pittsburg is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pittsburg?
23.6% of adults in Pittsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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