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West Pittston
  • Suburb in Pennsylvania
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West Pittston

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade C
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade B minus
    3. Housing
      grade B minus
    4. Nightlife
      grade B+
    5. Good for Families
      grade B
    6. Diversity
      grade B minus
    7. Jobs
      grade B+
    8. Weather
      grade C+
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    12. Commute
      grade A minus

    West Pittston is a suburb of with a population of 4,670. West Pittston is in Luzerne County. Living in West Pittston offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in West Pittston and residents tend to be conservative.

    About

    About West Pittston...
    Population
    4,670

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $135,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $791
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      126.6
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      21.1
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      21.1
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      84.4
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      885.9
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      21.1
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      national  11%

    Working in West Pittston

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,021
    National
    $69,021

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