At a Glance
Median Income
$62,431
$36,302 per capita
Home Value
$163,200
Zillow: $196,834
Median Rent
$846/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
104/100K
1,683/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How West Pittston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Pittston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Pittston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Pittston residents earn a median household income of $62,431 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,302. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% 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 West Pittston is $163,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,834. Median rent is $846/month, with 25.3% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
West Pittston reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,683/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.4% of adults in West Pittston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Pittston has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,645
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density5,665/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,431
Per Capita$36,302
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,200
Rent$846
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$196,834
Housing Units2,270
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent104/100K
Property1,683/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault62/100K
Burglary249/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation569 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
West Pittston was founded in 1857.
The median home in West Pittston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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