Pittston, Pennsylvania

Population 7,740

Pittston is located in Luzerne County, PA. The population is 7,740, making Pittston the 6th largest city in Luzerne County.

There are 3 public schools in Pittston with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Pittston is very low , and there are 21 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Pittston is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Pittston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Pittston include West Pittston, Hughestown and Browntown.

Pittston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 73.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.2%

Crime Rate

82.37% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 73
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 73
  • Property Crime: 364
  • Larceny Theft: 291

Registered Offenders

57.20% Higher than national avg.
  • 21 offenders in Pittston
  • 27.13 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

50 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 39

Unemployment

High 6.0%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Pittston, PA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Pittston's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
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1 Private School

Humpty Dumpty Kollege

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Pittston, PA

Property Reports view all

32 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Pittston, PA issued 32 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 32 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 30 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Pittston, PA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $594
  • 1 Bedroom: $692
  • 2 Bedrooms: $850
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,098
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,182

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Environmental Hazards

50 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Pittston, PA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Pittston, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.6°
  • February 29.77°
  • March 39.8°
  • April 50.92°
  • May 60.67°
  • June 68.44°
  • July 73.11°
  • August 70.47°
  • September 64.07°
  • October 52.42°
  • November 42.02°
  • December 28.52°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Pittston, PA

Earthquakes
Pittston, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Pittston, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Pittston, PA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Pittston, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Pittston, PA: $34,317

Unemployment

Unemployment in Pittston is 6.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.60%
White Collar - 53.40%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Matthew Cartwright

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

10 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Pittston, PA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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