The Town FilesPittsburg, New Hampshire
Town in Coos County · population 800 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $292,800
- Household income
- $58,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 143 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 66.0
Pittsburg is a town of 800 people in Coos County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $292,800, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks quieter than 100% of New Hampshire towns.
How Pittsburg ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pittsburg is worth $292,800, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $58,250, which is more affordable than 11% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,018 a month. 91.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pittsburg | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $292,800 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,018 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $58,250 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.1% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 71.5% | — |
Who lives in Pittsburg
| People | Pittsburg | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 66.0 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 52.0% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 8.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 24.3% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 37.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.0% | 92.5% |
Weather in Pittsburg
July highs average 75.0°F and January lows -0.3°F. About 47.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 143.0 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 198 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pittsburg since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on July 18, 2016 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 18, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on September 7, 2023.
Severe weather in Coos County since 1996
Coos County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4812: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| February 27, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4761: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4693: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Coos County
Coos County had 11,886 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,380 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Pittsburg itself the ACS puts it at 12.7%.
Public schools in Pittsburg
2 public schools with 77 students, about 4.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg School (Elem) | PK-8 | 47 | 4.3 |
| Pittsburg School (High) | 9-12 | 30 | 6.0 |
Towns near Pittsburg
- Stewartstown, NH14.8 mi · 813 people · home $210,400
- Colebrook, NH18.9 mi · 2,084 people · home $192,200
- Canaan, VT19.8 mi · 896 people · home $201,900
- Colebrook, NH20.9 mi · 1,201 people · home $156,700
- Columbia, NH26.0 mi · 659 people · home $196,400
- Rangeley, ME28.6 mi · 1,222 people · home $424,700
Pittsburg questions
Is Pittsburg, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pittsburg scores better for retirees than 60% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 100%. 52.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 66.0).
How much does a house cost in Pittsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Pittsburg is valued at $292,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,250, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,018 a month.
What is the weather like in Pittsburg?
July highs average 75.0°F and January lows -0.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.1 inches of precipitation a year and 143.0 inches of snow.
Does Pittsburg get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pittsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on July 18, 2016. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)