Life in Pittsburg research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Pittsburg over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Pittsburg:
The population in Pittsburg is 75,868.
The median home value in Pittsburg is $561,259.
The median income in Pittsburg is $101,099.
The cost of living in Pittsburg is 150 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Pittsburg is $2,201.
The unemployment rate in Pittsburg is 7.5%.
The poverty rate in Pittsburg is 11.0%.
The average high in Pittsburg is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.
Crime in Pittsburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Pittsburg. Key points include:
There were 1,973 total crimes in Pittsburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Pittsburg is 2,609.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Pittsburg is 460.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Pittsburg is 2,148.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Pittsburg is 23.11% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pittsburg / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,973 | 2,609.1 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 348 | 460.2 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 85 | 112.4 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 233 | 308.1 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,625 | 2,148.9 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 243 | 321.3 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 775 | 1,024.8 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 607 | 802.7 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Pittsburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pittsburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Pittsburg is 150 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Pittsburg is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Pittsburg is $561,259.
The median income in Pittsburg is $101,099.
| Living Expense | Pittsburg | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 120 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 219 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 127 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 133 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Pittsburg is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.
There are 41.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Pittsburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
The current population in Pittsburg is 75,868. The population has increased 22.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75,868 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 76,419 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 75,701 | 5.5% |
| 2020 | 71,723 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 71,422 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 70,492 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 69,449 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 67,998 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 66,947 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 65,761 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 64,588 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 63,612 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 62,528 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 61,723 | - |
17.2% White with 13,038 White residents.
13.8% African American with 10,505 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 68 American Indian residents.
18.4% Asian with 13,939 Asian residents.
1.1% Hawaiian with 849 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 864 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 3,264 Two Or More residents.
43.9% Hispanic with 33,341 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Pittsburg | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17.2% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 13.8% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 18.4% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 43.9% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Pittsburg is 51.7% female with 39,226 female residents.
Pittsburg is 48.3% male with 36,642 male residents.
| Gender | Pittsburg | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
10.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Pittsburg | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.8% of households in Pittsburg earn Less than $10,000.
4.2% of households in Pittsburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Pittsburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Pittsburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.7% of households in Pittsburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.0% of households in Pittsburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Pittsburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.1% of households in Pittsburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.1% of households in Pittsburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.4% of households in Pittsburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Pittsburg | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.8% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.0% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.1% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.1% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.4% | 19.4% | 12.6% |