Apartments for rent in West Pittston, PA

West Pittston, a small town in Pennsylvania, has a population of just under 5,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (21%) here than nationally (14%). Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 59% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $823/month. Over the course of a year, renters in West Pittston will save around $1,100 compared to the state average.

West Pittston residents have an average commute of about 22 minutes, shorter than the state average of about 28 minutes. Many residents (48%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation isn't extensively used. Riding a bike is the second-most common way to get to work, selected by 2% of workers. Few residents commute to work on foot.

Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in West Pittston. The four most common are healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 33% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, making it the top field in the town. West Pittston workers take home an average annual income of just over $63,000, roughly the same as the state average. However, West Pittston compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345. West Pittston has a relatively large percentage of college graduates compared to the national average (13%), as 16% of the town's residents over the age of 25 possess a Bachelor's Degree. Additionally, 5% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.