Town in Camp County

Living in Pittsburg, TX

C+

378th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 49 of 100

Pittsburg gets an overall grade of C+ and ranks 378th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and errands and things to do, and trails on health and home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (9 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (12 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Pittsburg isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthPittsburg
Where Pittsburg is in Texas.
Population
4,676+8.0% since 2020
Median rent
$77745% lower than Texas
Median home value
$119,20058% lower than Texas
Household income
$44,308Median
Average commute
19 minOne way
Violent crime
542Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Pittsburg

Pittsburg is a town in Camp County. 4,676 people lived here in 2025, up 8.0% from 2020. It is spread out.

Places locals use include City Park, Splash Pittsburg and Fair Park And Splash Pad.

The median age is 34.5, 44% of households have children, 55% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $44,308 a year (44% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Pittsburg

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 5 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $777, 45% lower than the Texas median.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 19 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Plenty close to home. 4 grocery stores, 30 restaurants and 7 parks are mapped in town.

Cons of living in Pittsburg

  • Higher poverty. 25% of people live below the poverty line, against 14% across Texas.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high here.

Who Pittsburg suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 40% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 53% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 44% lower than the Texas median, with 30 restaurants and 3 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 64% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 23% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 40% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 30% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 88% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $777 is 45% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 68% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $777 is 45% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 56% for people on a budget.

Pittsburg report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Pittsburg with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $777, homes cost 2.7x income.

    66 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $44,308, 6.6% unemployed.

    9 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A

    5 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    90 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade D

    542 violent crimes per 100k, 672 property crimes per 100k.

    20 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    4 grocery stores, 30 restaurants, 7 parks mapped in town.

    84 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 19 min, 0% work from home.

    55 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D-

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade F

    23% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    55% of homes owner-occupied.

    8 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade C

    88% of homes have broadband.

    41 of 100 vs US towns

Where Pittsburg stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median rent: $77745% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Average commute: 19 min28% lower than Texas (27 min)
  • Home value to income: 2.7x26% lower than Texas (3.6x)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13%20 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $44,30844% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • People below the poverty line: 25%11 points higher than Texas (14%)

Cost of living in Pittsburg

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Pittsburg is $777 a month, 45% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $31,000 a year. Right now 51% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $781 for a one-bedroom, $1,014 for a two-bedroom and $1,404 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $119,200, 58% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $652 before tax, or $800 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Pittsburg pays $1,776 a year, 58% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in PittsburgStudio$7711 bedroom$7812 bedrooms$1,0143 bedrooms$1,4044 bedrooms$1,461
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Camp County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent45% lower than Texas$777$1,403$1,413
Median home value58% lower than Texas$119,200$283,800$332,700
Home value to income26% lower than Texas2.7x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Texas51%52%51%
Median property tax per year58% lower than Texas$1,776$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than Texas55%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197719921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$800
Mortgage payment
$652
Property tax
$148
Median rent, for comparison
$777

Based on a $119,200 home in Pittsburg, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Pittsburg safe?

In 2025, Pittsburg Police Department reported 25 violent crimes and 31 property crimes. That works out to 542 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 40% higher than the Texas rate of 387, and 672 property crimes per 100,000, 68% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 96% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Pittsburg by yearTexas54220212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
542
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
672
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Pittsburg by yearTexas67220212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Pittsburg Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Pittsburg

Pittsburg has 5 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Pittsburg ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg Intermediate and Pittsburg Junior High. The average rating score across all campuses is 90 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
90
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
90
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • APittsburg High SchoolHigh, Pittsburg ISD92 of 100
  • APittsburg IntermediateMiddle, Pittsburg ISD91 of 100
  • APittsburg Junior HighMiddle, Pittsburg ISD91 of 100
  • BPittsburg ElementaryElementary, Pittsburg ISD88 of 100
  • BPittsburg PriElementary, Pittsburg ISD88 of 100

Daily life in Pittsburg

Everyday places mapped inside Pittsburg, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include City Park, Splash Pittsburg, Fair Park And Splash Pad.

The average one-way commute is 19 minutes, 28% shorter than the Texas average. 0% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Mount Pleasant is about 11 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Pittsburg work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $44,308, income per person is $24,171, unemployment is 6.6% and 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
4
Pharmacies
4
Restaurants
30
Cafes
3
Bars
1
Parks
7
Gyms
5
Hospitals and urgent care
1
Childcare
1
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income44% lower than Texas$44,308$78,476$80,734
Income per person41% lower than Texas$24,171$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Texas6.6%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line11 points higher than Texas25%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than Texas13%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher4 points lower than Texas82%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance4 points higher than Texas23%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Texas88%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute28% lower than Texas19 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than Texas0%14%15%
Workers who work from home0%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.2%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Pittsburg

Under 1830%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6440%
65 and over9.7%

Median age 34.5 years. 44% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White33%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Black23%
Asian0.6%
Other or more than one race2.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Pittsburg

Pittsburg has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 93°F and January lows about 32°F. There are about 99 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 49 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Pittsburg30°50°70°90°56J60F68M75A82M90J93J94A88S78O66N58DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Mt Pleasant, 11 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Pittsburg

Nearby, Mount Pleasant gets a B, Daingerfield gets a D+ and Lone Star gets a D+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. BMount PleasantSmall city, 16,136 people9 mi
  2. D+DaingerfieldTown, 2,529 people14 mi
  3. D+Lone StarTown, 1,543 people15 mi
  4. B-OmahaTown, 1,316 people18 mi
  5. C-WinnsboroTown, 3,485 people19 mi
  6. BMount VernonTown, 2,548 people19 mi

Living in Pittsburg: common questions

Is Pittsburg, TX a good place to live?

Pittsburg gets an overall grade of C+ and ranks 378th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on schools and errands and things to do, and trails on health and home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Pittsburg?

Median rent in Pittsburg is $777 a month, 45% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $119,200, 58% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $800, including property tax.

Is Pittsburg safe?

In 2025, Pittsburg Police Department reported 542 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 40% higher than the Texas rate. Property crime was 672 per 100,000, 68% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Pittsburg?

We found 5 rated public school campuses inside Pittsburg. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 90 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Pittsburg flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Pittsburg as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Pittsburg?

Summers in Pittsburg peak at about 93°F in July, and January nights fall to about 32°F. Expect around 99 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 49 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Pittsburg?

The average one-way commute is 19 min, 28% lower than the Texas average. About 0% of workers work from home. It is about 11 miles from downtown Mount Pleasant.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.