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West Pittston, PA

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Population
4,682
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
564 ft
Median Home Value
$179,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$968/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,706
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, Pennsylvania7.0 miles away · 44,523 residents.

About West Pittston

West Pittston is a borough on the western bank of the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Settled in the 1770s and containing the site of the Revolutionary War-era Fort Jenkins, the community of approximately 4,679 hosts an annual Cherry Blossom Festival and is served by the Wyoming 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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