At a Glance
Median Income
$47,525
$29,983 per capita
Home Value
$114,900
Zillow: $215,784
Median Rent
$755/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
496/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Pittston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pittston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pittston a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pittston residents earn a median household income of $47,525 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,983. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pittston is $114,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,784. Median rent is $755/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Pittston reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 496/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Pittston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pittston has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,618
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density4,979/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,525
Per Capita$29,983
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,900
Rent$755
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$215,784
Housing Units3,753
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property496/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation645 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Pittston was founded in 1853.
The median home in Pittston was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.