Living in Pittsburg, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pittsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Pittsburg has 683 residents with a median age of 66. The median household income is $58,250 (41% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $292,800, the median rent is $1,018/month.
Pittsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pittsburg at a glance
- Population
- 683
- Median age
- 66State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $58,250State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $292,800State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,018/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Pittsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pittsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pittsburg the median home value is $292,800, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,018 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,458 a month in housing costs.
Pittsburg median household income
The median household income in Pittsburg is $58,250 and the income per person is $47,692. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Pittsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,644
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 76.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.79
76.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Pittsburg has many vacation and second homes.
Pittsburg demographics
- Population
- 683
- Median age
- 66
- Under 18
- 8.6%
- 65 and older
- 52%
- Households
- 381
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pittsburg ›
Education in Pittsburg
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Pittsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pittsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 12.7%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.3%
- Drive alone
- 51.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
Pittsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | 683 | $58,250 | $292,800 | $1,018 |
| Clarksville | 371 | $65,385 | $191,700 | $1,125 |
| Stewartstown | 960 | $57,069 | $210,400 | $273 |
| West Stewartstown | 312 | $80,167 | $27,600 | $1,141 |
| Colebrook | 1,988 | $51,159 | $192,200 | $750 |
| Canaan | 810 | $55,606 | $201,900 | — |
| Lemington | 108 | $55,000 | $138,400 | — |
| Columbia | 683 | $57,917 | $196,400 | $792 |
| Errol | 314 | $62,500 | $275,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pittsburg, NH?
The median household income in Pittsburg is $58,250, 41% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $292,800, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Pittsburg?
The median gross rent in Pittsburg is $1,018 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Pittsburg, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Pittsburg?
The median age in Pittsburg is 66 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Pittsburg?
The average commute to work in Pittsburg is 38 minutes; 24.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pittsburg?
The unemployment rate in Pittsburg is 12.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pittsburg?
16.1% 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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