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Pittston, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,618
Population
4,979/sq mi density
$47,525
Median Income
$29,983 per capita
$114,900
Home Value
$197,375 Zillow
$755
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
183
Violent Crime/100K
2,882 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$47,525 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,900 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$114,900
59% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.4%
26% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,753
Median year built: 1944
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$114,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$197,375
Median Sale Price
$193,050
Median List Price
$219,999
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.4%
Owner-Occupied
51.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$755/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
35 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
16.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$102
Active Inventory
18
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1944
Average age of housing stock: 82 years
Homeownership Rate
48.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $114,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $197,375 |
| Median Sale Price | $193,050 |
| Median List Price | $219,999 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $102 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $755 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
| Days on Market | 35 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 18 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $102 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 48.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,753 |
| Median Year Built | 1944 |
| Rent Burden | 28.0% |