West Pittston Borough, PA
Living in West Pittston Borough
Bikeability58
Walkability5
Commute91
Public Transit22
Affordability86
Public Safety68
Airports5
Hospitals42
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.8kPopulation-100 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office34%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value-$3.1k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$583Median Monthly Rent+$108 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier70%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas2%
Utility gas61%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Pittston Borough
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in West Pittston Borough
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Pittston Borough
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Pittston Borough, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Pittston Borough, PA
Holy Rosary Elementary School
2 miles, NE
New Story School
4 miles, SW
Triboro Christian Academy
4 miles, NE
Cheder Menachem
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near West Pittston Borough, PA
King's College
7 miles, SW
Wilkes University
8 miles, SW
Yeshivath Beth Moshe
9 miles, NE
Misericordia University
9 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Pittston Borough, PA
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
5 miles, S
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
6 miles, SW
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
6 miles, SW
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near West Pittston Borough, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
50 miles, S
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
80 miles, NW