Pittston, PA

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Population
7,715
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
585 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$126,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$871/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,941
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Pittston is a tight-knit river town conveniently situated right between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre in northeastern Pennsylvania. While it grew out of the region's historic coal and railroad era, today the city is best known for its active downtown revival, colorful street murals, and friendly neighborhood feel. With roughly 7,500 residents, it offers quiet residential blocks and an affordable cost of living within an easy commute of larger regional hubs.

Families are served by the Pittston Area School District, and daily essentials are easy to manage thanks to local markets, family-run eateries, and scenic riverfront parks. For major medical centers, universities, and commercial shopping, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre are only a short drive away. Community traditions run deep here, highlighted by legendary local pizza spots and the massive annual Pittston Tomato Festival, making the city an approachable and welcoming place to settle down.

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