B-

Pittsford, VT

Source:

Affordability Score: 65/100

Population: 2,747 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Pittsford, VT aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,747 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (65/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $71,833, median home value of $218,600, median rent of $685 per month, and 42.0% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,345 per month (studio $1,019, 1BR $1,026, 3BR $1,638, 4BR $1,987).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Pittsford, VT include education. Unemployment currently reads 4.2% and poverty 10.1% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C
$71,833
Median household income
Education B+
42.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B-
3.0x
Home value $218,600 vs income
Commute C-
26 min
Average commute time
Rent B
$1,345/mo
2BR fair market rent (22% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$71,833
▲ 16% vs national
Per Capita Income
$47,407
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Poverty Rate
10.1%

Housing

Median Home Value
$218,600
▼ 21% vs national
Median Rent
$685/mo
Owner Occupied
88.9%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,345/mo
▲ 12% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,019
1BR
$1,026
2BR
$1,345
3BR
$1,638
4BR
$1,987

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
42.0%
▲ 12 ppt vs national
High School+
77.0%
Median Age
50.8
Avg. Commute
26 min
▼ 0 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Pittsford, VT receives an overall affordability grade of B- (65/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,747. This area performs well in education. Data was unavailable for safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Pittsford, VT affordable?
Pittsford, VT receives an overall affordability grade of B- (65/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $71,833. Median home value is $218,600.
What is the cost of living in Pittsford?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $685/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,345/mo. Median home value $218,600.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →