Pittsburg, Kansas

Small Kansas city with local appeal

Midwest Pittsburg, KS Metro

WhereAtHome Score

79.9

C+

out of 100

Overview

Pittsburg is a Kansas city with a population of approximately 20,504, part of the Pittsburg, KS metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $139,920. Median household income is $42,371.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,504 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $139,920 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $42,371 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 15.2 minutes
  • Part of the Pittsburg, KS metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,504

Source: Census ACS

$139,920

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$42,371

Source: Census ACS

15.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

36

Source: Walk Score

83 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Crawford County (county-level results)

36%
62%
Democrat 5,956
Republican 10,084
Leans R+25.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 83.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 87.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 36/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 79.9

Location

Pittsburg, KS (37.4132, -94.7023)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.