Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
West Pittston is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,645. Residents earn $62,431 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Pittston receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. West Pittston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Pittston is $62,431, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in West Pittston is $163,200, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $846 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
West Pittston is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,683 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
West Pittston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.5% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,431 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,302 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,947 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,565 |
| County GDP | $13,421M |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Healthcare | 776 |
| Retail | 804 |
| Manufacturing | 216 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.01% |
| Commute Time | 17.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $163,200 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $196,834 |
| Median List Price | $212,500 |
| Median List Price | $212,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $110 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $846 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.01% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Total Violent | 103.9/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 41.6/100K |
| Assault | 62.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,682.6/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 249.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,433.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 569 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,665/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3296°N, 75.8000°W |
| County FIPS | 42069 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.4% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 5,665/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Retail Stores | 804 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 17.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |