Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Pittsfield’s July high is 75°F, below both the Vermont town median (80°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F). Among 72 Vermont towns, just 2 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Pittsfield. 58% of the land in Pittsfield is conserved, above both the Vermont town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Green Mountain National Forest, 7,584 acres with 2.9 miles of trail. Pittsfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Pittsfield beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 49 in 1790, a low of 49 in 1790, 504 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1900 and 4 maps from 1915 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pittsfield, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Pittsfield.
8.2 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Green Mountain National Forest | 2.9 mi | 7,584 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Most working residents leave Pittsfield for work: only 6% work in town. Pittsfield’s average trip to work is 19 minutes. Jobs based in Pittsfield grew to 127 in 2023, 39 more than in 2013.
| Pittsfield | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 30% of residents (22% statewide). The median age in Pittsfield is 53.8 years. 45% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 44% across Vermont.
| Pittsfield | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.8 years | 43.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 45% | 40% | 29% |
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.3 points. Across Vermont, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Pittsfield | VT | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.3% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.2% | 8.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.6% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.7% | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 5.9% | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 24.8% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.1% | 14.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.5% | 13% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 18.9% | 8.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0.9% | 5.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.5% | 26.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.5% | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.7% | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.4% | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 21% | 18.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Pittsfield has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 75°, January nights drop to 7° and about 83 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Pittsfield beats the Vermont average on 6 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 29% of Pittsfield adults sleep under 7 hours. Among 72 Vermont towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Pittsfield.
| Pittsfield | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 12% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 19% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 19% |
| What stands out | Pittsfield | VT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.1% | 9.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities. Since 1982, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Pittsfield.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical Pittsfield home is worth about $413,000, up 8.5% in a year, 5% above the Vermont typical home.
| Pittsfield | Vermont towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,035 a month | $1,135 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 75% | 73% |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pittsfield. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi LandmarkFort Ticonderoga
38 mi LakeLake George
13 mi Ski areaKillington Resort184 runs · 3,031 ft vertical
24 mi Ski areaSugarbush Resort142 runs · 2,569 ft vertical
15 mi National forestGreen Mountain National Forest
28 mi Ski areaOkemo Mountain119 runs · 2,165 ft verticalFort Ticonderoga: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Killington Resort: NHRHS2010, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sugarbush Resort: Mrtrek1701 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Green Mountain National Forest: Brian W. Schaller, FAL · Okemo Mountain: Jrclark (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
1 within 15 miles of the center of Pittsfield
About 3 of every 100 Pittsfield residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Vermont.
Where Pittsfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Vermont, United States
Pittsfield is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. The population was 504 at the 2020 census.
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Pittsfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
