Living in West Pittston, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Pittston · Census data 2020–2024
West Pittston has 4,679 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $63,706 (18% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $179,100, the median rent is $968/month.
West Pittston at a glance
- Population
- 4,679
- Median age
- 41.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $63,706State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $179,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $968/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 52.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is West Pittston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Pittston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Pittston the median home value is $179,100, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $968 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,441 a month in housing costs.
West Pittston median household income
The median household income in West Pittston is $63,706 and the income per person is $39,345. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Pittston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,314
- Owner-occupied
- 52.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.5%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.15
West Pittston demographics
- Population
- 4,679
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 2,177
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Pittston ›
Education in West Pittston
37.5% of adults 25 and older in West Pittston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Pittston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
West Pittston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pittston | 4,679 | $63,706 | $179,100 | $968 |
| Pittston | 7,626 | $49,941 | $126,800 | $871 |
| Exeter | 5,541 | $57,639 | $146,800 | $981 |
| Browntown | 1,671 | $69,332 | $121,800 | $920 |
| Hughestown | 1,506 | $84,091 | $167,800 | $1,014 |
| Duryea | 5,084 | $62,462 | $157,900 | $1,130 |
| Yatesville | 749 | $108,125 | $182,600 | $1,125 |
| Inkerman | 1,581 | $50,402 | — | $1,434 |
| Laflin | 1,459 | $120,833 | $244,900 | $1,710 |
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What is the median household income in West Pittston, PA?
The median household income in West Pittston is $63,706, 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Pittston?
The median home value in West Pittston is $179,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Pittston?
The median gross rent in West Pittston is $968 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is West Pittston, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in West Pittston?
The median age in West Pittston is 41.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Pittston?
The average commute to work in West Pittston is 17 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Pittston?
The unemployment rate in West Pittston is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Pittston?
37.5% of adults in West Pittston have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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