Living in Pittsford, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pittsford · Census data 2020–2024
Pittsford has 1,664 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $119,211 (39% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $374,000, the median rent is $1,734/month.
Pittsford at a glance
- Population
- 1,664
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $119,211State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $374,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,734/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Pittsford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the New York median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pittsford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pittsford the median home value is $374,000, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,734 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,555 a month in housing costs.
Pittsford median household income
The median household income in Pittsford is $119,211 and the income per person is $67,708. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Pittsford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 684
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.52
Pittsford demographics
- Population
- 1,664
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 658
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pittsford ›
Education in Pittsford
77.6% of adults 25 and older in Pittsford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 43.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pittsford
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 26%
- Drive alone
- 65.6%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Pittsford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsford | 1,664 | $119,211 | $374,000 | $1,734 |
| East Rochester | 6,218 | $73,344 | $143,500 | $1,132 |
| Fairport | 5,403 | $107,009 | $278,100 | $1,165 |
| Brighton | 36,834 | $85,467 | $282,100 | $1,350 |
| Rochester | 208,772 | $47,213 | $139,600 | $1,081 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 6,959 | $20,192 | — | $1,037 |
| Irondequoit | 50,657 | $79,162 | $182,500 | $1,159 |
| Victor | 2,687 | $90,227 | $291,000 | $1,041 |
| Gananda | 6,273 | $109,761 | $235,900 | $1,027 |
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What is the median household income in Pittsford, NY?
The median household income in Pittsford is $119,211, 39% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pittsford?
The median home value in Pittsford is $374,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Pittsford?
The median gross rent in Pittsford is $1,734 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Pittsford, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the New York median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
What is the median age in Pittsford?
The median age in Pittsford is 39.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Pittsford?
The average commute to work in Pittsford is 17 minutes; 26% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pittsford?
The unemployment rate in Pittsford is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pittsford?
77.6% of adults in Pittsford 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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