Here's what it costs to live in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,134 per month, while the typical home is valued around $256,900. Households earn a median of $70,582 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$70,582
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,134
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$256,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,245
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,269
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,626
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,109
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
43,457
Latest estimate
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,139
Per month
Avg Home Value
$259,800
Census ACS
January Avg
24°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.6
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.9%
What is the cost of living index for Pittsfield?
The cost of living index for Pittsfield is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Pittsfield?
The median gross rent in Pittsfield is $1,134 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Pittsfield?
The median household income in Pittsfield is $70,582 per year.
What is the median home value in Pittsfield?
The median home value in Pittsfield is $256,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Pittsfield?
Air quality data for Pittsfield is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Pittsfield?
Tax data for Massachusetts is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
