Apartments for rent in Pittston, PA

Pittston, a small town in Pennsylvania, has a population of just under 8,000. The town's population, with an average age of just over 40, ranks around the middle compared to other municipalities in the state, which has an average age of 39. A slim majority of residents own their homes (53%) as opposed to renting (47%) in Pittston. With a relatively low average rent of $674 a month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Pennsylvania. Each month, renters in Pittston will save around $244 compared to the state average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Pittston has a relatively large number of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%). Further, 10% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Pittston: retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 21% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Pittston workers earn an average annual income of just over $49K, about $14,000 less than the average Pennsylvania resident. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 24 minutes, quicker than most cities in the state, Pittston residents have found that getting to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (43%) drive to work, while public transit is not used extensively. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.