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West Pittston is a small town of 4,664 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $59,498
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Pittston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Pittston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Pittston city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.0
West Pittston's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Pittston costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Pittston, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$152,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,498
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Pittston's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
135.5 /100k
Property Crime
516.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Pittston is served primarily by Wyoming Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Pittston, PA
National Avg
School District
Wyoming Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Pittston sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.1 inches of snow per year.
West Pittston's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Pittston roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $152,800 and median rent is $775/month.
West Pittston's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 516.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Pittston are operated by Wyoming Area SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Pittston, PA has a population of 4,664, a median household income of $59,498, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Pittston averages 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
with about 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of West Pittston, Pennsylvania is 4,664 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Pittston: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $152,800, median household income $59,498, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Pittston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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