Population 32,783 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pittsford
Household size in Pittsford
| Period | Pittsford | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.46 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.41 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.35 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.14 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Pittsford sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Rochester area, where it has 2.35 people. Household size has dropped from 2.75 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pittsford
| Period | Pittsford | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 39.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.3 | 40.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 41.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.9, Pittsford is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 47 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pittsford
| Period | Pittsford | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 12.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.9% of households in Pittsford, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Pittsford has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of New York cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pittsford
Renters in Pittsford
| Period | Pittsford | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 30.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 32.4% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 33.2% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 32.7% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.5% of households in Pittsford rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (41.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the southeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pittsford
| Period | Pittsford | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 9.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.9% of homes in Pittsford are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pittsford
| Period | Pittsford | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1963 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1965 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1966 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Pittsford are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Rochester area overall, where the median home dates to 1966. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pittsford
| Period | Pittsford | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,195 | $810 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,359 | $857 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,670 | $985 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,613 | $1,225 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$418 | +$415 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pittsford costs $1,613 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Rochester area overall ($1,225). Rent has climbed $418 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pittsford
Bachelor's degrees in Pittsford
| Period | Pittsford | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.4% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 70.1% | 32.8% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.1% | 35.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.3% | 37.9% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +5.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Pittsford is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (74.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.0 points, in line with the national trend. Only 15 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pittsford
| Period | Pittsford | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.1% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 89.7% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 90.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.5% | 91.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +3.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Pittsford: 98.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pittsford
| Period | Pittsford | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 8.4% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Pittsford has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pittsford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsford | 2.63 | 47.9 | 4.9% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 1978 | $1,613 | 74.3% | 98.5% | 2.9% |
| East Rochester | 2.25 | 37.8 | 7.1% | 37.6% | 5.6% | 1949 | $1,189 | 45.4% | 93.1% | 5.1% |
| Tomlinson Corners | 2.92 | 39.5 | 10.2% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1983 | $1,625 | 66.4% | 97.1% | 2.4% |
| Brighton | 2.20 | 43.4 | 7.4% | 43.3% | 8.1% | 1961 | $1,409 | 67.9% | 96.4% | 3.3% |
| Fairport | 2.32 | 47.1 | 7.6% | 21.9% | 5.0% | 1975 | $1,409 | 61.1% | 97.2% | 3.5% |
| Henrietta | 2.25 | 47.7 | 3.6% | 32.4% | 1.4% | 1976 | $1,176 | 46.5% | 95.6% | 1.1% |
| Mendon | 2.92 | 39.5 | 10.2% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1983 | $1,625 | 66.4% | 97.1% | 2.4% |
| Fishers | 2.57 | 41.1 | 2.0% | 13.2% | 6.8% | 1987 | $1,323 | 70.4% | 98.1% | 2.1% |
| Mendon Center | 2.76 | 49.1 | 5.2% | 11.6% | 4.9% | 1981 | $816 | 65.2% | 98.2% | 2.2% |
| Egypt | 2.41 | 45.8 | 7.3% | 21.8% | 3.1% | 1985 | $1,815 | 65.6% | 99.3% | 4.9% |
| Penfield | 2.48 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 18.1% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,245 | 59.7% | 96.6% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pittsford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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