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Pittsburg
  • Town in Kansas
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Pittsburg

#10,416 in Best Places to Live in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B+
    Pittsburg is a town in Kansas with a population of 20,667. Pittsburg is in Crawford County. Living in Pittsburg offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Pittsburg and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Pittsburg are above average.
    Population
    20,667
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $85,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $776
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      546.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      5
      6.1
    • Rape
      85.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      85.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      596.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,809.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      500.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      26%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Pittsburg

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $36,657
    National
    $69,021
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