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Pittston
  • Suburb in Pennsylvania
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Pittston

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Pittston is a suburb of with a population of 7,589. Pittston is in Luzerne County. Living in Pittston offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Pittston there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Pittston and residents tend to lean conservative.
    About Pittston...
    Population
    7,589
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $93,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $764
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      156.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      39
      40.7
    • Robbery
      13
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      195.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,469.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      65
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      20%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
    More About Pittston Residents

    Working in Pittston

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $40,180
    National
    $69,021
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