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About
Life in Pittsburg
Pittsburg offers one of the more affordable entry points into Bay Area homeownership, with a median home value around $598,000 and median household income at $101,000—reasonable for the region, though still substantial. The trade-off is location: expect a 38-minute average commute if you're working elsewhere in the Bay, and the city's industrial past means you're living in a working-class community rebuilding its economic foundation after the closure of a major steel mill and downsizing at a Dow Chemical plant. Summers are hot and dry thanks to the Mt.
Pittsburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Foreign-Born
32.0%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Pittsburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pittsburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (36.4%), and 31.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.5%
of households
Married Couples
53.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.18
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg, rent runs 11% above the CA average, and home values are 19% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
64.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,689
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $558,908 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Pittsburg
Unemployment in Pittsburg is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Pittsburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute38 min avg
How Pittsburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pittsburg, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 41% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 39 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pittsburg runs 34% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
439.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,545.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pittsburg Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Contra Costa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Contra Costa County, which includes Pittsburg, the most common type is strong wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Flood | $70 |
| 2023 | 9 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2022 | 12 | Strong Wind | $10 |
| 2021 | 12 | Strong Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 18 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 32 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
259 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Contra Costa County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Contra Costa County, which includes Pittsburg, is typically good — 195 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
195
per year
Moderate Days
168
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Contra Costa County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pittsburg has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
19.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
50
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 40°F | 2.68" |
| Feb | 61°F | 44°F | 2.36" |
| Mar | 67°F | 47°F | 1.95" |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 0.91" |
| May | 79°F | 54°F | 0.38" |
| Jun | 86°F | 59°F | 0.11" |
| Jul | 91°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 90°F | 60°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 87°F | 59°F | 0.06" |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 0.42" |
| Nov | 65°F | 46°F | 1.18" |
| Dec | 56°F | 40°F | 2.53" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pittsburg
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pittsburg's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sutter Delta Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Antioch
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Concord
John Muir Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Concord
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pittsburg
Pittsburg's student/teacher ratio is 22.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Pittsburg
Public · 2-year · 7,320 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,834 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 15,358 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 32% graduate · median earnings $56,684 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pittsburg
Pittsburg has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
8 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
31 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
32 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
34 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
34 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pittsburg
Pittsburg Library
80 Power Ave., Pittsburg
Cities Near Pittsburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pittsburg?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pittsburg FAQ
Is Pittsburg, California affordable?⌄
Pittsburg's median rent is $2,264/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $99,861/year. Median home value is $597,900.
Is Pittsburg, California safe?⌄
Pittsburg's violent crime rate was 440 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1545 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pittsburg, California?⌄
Pittsburg has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pittsburg, California?⌄
The cost of living in Pittsburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,264/month and median household income is $99,861/year. The median home value is $597,900. About 64% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pittsburg, California?⌄
The average commute in Pittsburg is 38 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from