City profile · Michigan · Census ACS 2023

Pittsford, MI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Pittsford - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

711
Residents
$111,700
Median home
$1,002
Median rent (state)

Pittsford - the verdict

711 people call Pittsford, Michigan home. Source: Census ACS.

14th
percentile, home value
20th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Pittsford, MI

Michigan's Pittsford is a small town, with 711 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Home values in Pittsford run a median of $111,700, and the median resident age is 30.4 years. About 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 77.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 2 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Living costs in Michigan run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Michigan scores 96.2 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,002 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Michigan's average monthly utility costs around $238 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 50.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

711 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Michigan

Median Household Income

N/A /yr

Poverty 21.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Michigan average

How does Pittsford compare to other US cities?

Here's how Pittsford stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Home value 14% pricier than other cities
Median rent 20% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Pittsford against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Michigan only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Michigan-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Pittsford's strongest outlier among Michigan cities

Among the 727 Michigan cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Pittsford ranks #62 - the 91st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Pittsford only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Gross Rent
#530 of 727
26th percentile in Michigan
Median Home Value
#516 of 721
28th percentile in Michigan
Poverty Rate
#62 of 727
91st percentile in Michigan
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#421 of 727
41st percentile in Michigan

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Michigan only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

How Pittsford's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$111,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 86% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Pittsford $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Median household income is not available for Pittsford in the current Census ACS release (common for very small places).

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 17.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 21.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 77.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
711
Median Income
N/A
Median Home Value
$111,700
Median Age
30.4
Poverty Rate
21.4%
Labor force participation
77.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.6%
Carpool
22.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
2.3%

Based on 480 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Michigan - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$238
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Michigan state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Michigan state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Pittsford sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,002/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
50.0 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Michigan

Ruby
705 people
Onaway
701 people
Hartland
722 people
Presque Isle Harbor
722 people
Maple Rapids
724 people
Augusta
726 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Pittsford's 711 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Leighton, AL
711 people
Dudley, GA
711 people
Golden, IL
711 people
Flat Lick, KY
711 people
Cotton Valley, LA
711 people
Gideon, MO
711 people

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Pittsford, MI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Pittsford, MI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 100.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 100.0% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 0.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Pittsford compares to nearby Michigan cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Pittsford (this city) 711 N/A
Ruby 705 $66,910
Onaway 701 $40,159
Hartland 722 $108,750
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MI NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Pittsford, MI?

What is the population of Pittsford, MI? +

711 people live in Pittsford, MI according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the cost of living in Pittsford? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Pittsford; the closest available measure is the Michigan state average, a cost of living index of 96.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Michigan vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Pittsford, MI? +

A typical home in Pittsford is worth $111,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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