Pittston, PA

Living in Pittston

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 39
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 81
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Schools 57
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Residents

7.8k Population -9 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -6 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate37%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$5.1k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office26%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$92k Median Home Value +$6k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$547 Median Monthly Rent +$126 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier59%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke2%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas2%
Utility gas55%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Pittston

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in Pittston

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 3 15
Feb 27 2 10
Mar 35 3 8
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 5 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 50 4 0
Nov 40 3 2
Dec 29 3 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pittston

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Pittston, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Pittston, PA

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New Story School
4 miles, SW
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Cheder Menachem
7 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Pittston, PA

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King's College
7 miles, SW
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Wilkes University
8 miles, SW
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Yeshivath Beth Moshe
8 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Pittston, PA

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Airports

Airports near Pittston, PA

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