Pittston Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,200 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,482 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$171,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$687 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$538 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Luzerne County
3
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Luzerne County
3
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 14 24
Feb 2 10 27
Mar 3 8 35
Apr 4 3 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 3 2 40
Dec 3 9 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, PA State Senate District 22, PA State House District 118, PA
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Schools

Pittston Area MS
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
4 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Riverside El Sch East
4 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

University of Scranton
8 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Geisinger-Community Medical Center
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Regional Hospital of Scranton
8 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Moses Taylor Hospital
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
47 miles, S • 1.4 star
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