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Pittston, PA

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Population
7,715
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
585 ft
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

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityWilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania7.3 miles away · 44,523 residents.

About Pittston

Pittston is a historic city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, situated in the Wyoming Valley on the east bank of the Susquehanna River. Located midway between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton and historically anchored by the regional anthracite coal mining industry, the community of approximately 7,626 is served by the Pittston Area School District for public education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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