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A town of 1,233. Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,233
−4% since 2010
Median home value
$126K
Census ACS
Household income
$67K
median
Median age
40.9
years
Jobs based here
144
A commuter town
What makes Pittsfield stand out
The thing Pittsfield does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,233 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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The data
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Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Pittsfield
Most working residents leave Pittsfield for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Otsego (12%), Edmeston (10%) and New York (7%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Pittsfield3%
Otsego12%
Edmeston10%
New York7%
Norwich5%
18 mi
median commute distance
144
jobs based in Pittsfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Pittsfield beats the New York average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. New York
1 better14 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Pittsfield | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.1% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 6% |
Chenango Memorial Hospital
14.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
10th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Pittsfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 77 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
77″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–32°
Spring32–54°
Summer54–76°
Fall38–58°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 1981
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
3.3% of Pittsfield is conserved land
2.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
3.3%conserved
3.3%
conserved · 809 of 24,232 acres
2.3 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Calhoun Creek State Forest | — | 447 |
| 2. Morris Reservoir Waterway Access | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
Homes in Pittsfield sell for about $82K
The median sale price was $82,000 in May 2026.
$82Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Pittsfield for work
Where Pittsfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
144jobs based in Pittsfield
3%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pittsfield
Town in New York, United States
Pittsfield is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 1,366 at the 2010 census. The Town of Pittsfield is on the western border of the county, northwest of the City of Oneonta.
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- Population
- 1,312
- Area
- 38 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,752 ft
- Area code
- 607