Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Blue Ribbon
Coffee Shop
Donut Connection
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (1) F
Burger King
Fast Food
Cheers
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wine and Spirits Shoppe
Alcohol
Magikal Garden
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Cold Case Beverages
Alcohol
Johnny's Cafe
Bar
Wyoming Ave Pub
Bar
Picc's Ice Cream
Fast Food
What's Brewin' 6-Pack Ale Shoppe
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Aerobic Lifestyle
Gym
Rick's Gym
Gym
Personal Strenght and Conditioning Professionals
Gym
The Yoga Studio
Gym
West Side Functional Fitness
Gym
Personal Wellness Center
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Gerritys
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Modern Market
Grocery Store
Royal Bakery
Bakery
Fetch's Kielbassi Shop
Butcher
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Parks (3) A+
Sullivan Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Bainbridge Campbell Park
Park
Robert Yaple Memorial Park
Park
William T. Morris Park
Park
Wyoming Area High School Track
Park
Tony Attardo Memorial Park
Park
Yatesville Borough Park
Park
Exeter Lions Memorial Park
Park
Senator Raphael J. Musto Nature Park
Park
Thomas Street Park
Park
Duryea Community Park
Playground
Municipal Park
Park
Avoca Recreational Complex
Park
Lehigh Street Park
Park
Laflin Boro Municipal Park
Park
Plane Street Park
Park
Laflin Creekside Community Park
Park
Pagnotti Park
Park
Butler Street Park
Park
Mary Ann Nawrocki Park
Park
Edmond Piaski Memorial Park
Park
Michael V. Charney Memorial Park
Park
Monument Park
Park
Moosic High Alumni Memorial
Park
Shops (1) C+
Char and Company
Beauty
PennMart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Signatures Salon
Hairdresser
Village Gifts
Gift Shop
Evans Hardware
Home Improvement
H&R Fashions
Clothing
Affinity Hair and Nail Salon
Beauty
Bella Madre Salon and Day Spa
Beauty
Sports Page
Hairdresser
Driscoll's Home Center
Houseware
TK Nails
Beauty
Ballon Works
Gift Shop
CDimensions Men's Salon
Hairdresser
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
Esposito's Orthopeadic Center
Shoes
Roffler Cassetori's Family Hairstyling
Hairdresser
Sicklers
Bicycle
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Lou Ann Lumleys Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
De Francesco Barber
Hairdresser
Penny's on the Dollar
Furniture
Novation Networks
Electronics
Argo's Sportwear
Clothing
Jewelry Exchange
Fashion
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Pittston.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Pittston is 87/100 - which is 11% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C

Pittston crime rates are 2,092 per 100k, which is 19% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,760 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
332 crimes per 100k C
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employment F

The median income in Pittston is $35,774 - which is 35% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$35,774 F
Unemployment Rate
4.2% D
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Hughestown Hose Company
Fire Station
West Pittston Borough Building
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Michael C Baloga DPM
Doctor
West Pittston Medial Center
Doctor
Patrick J Adonizio, DMD
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
AM Baloga
Dentist
Exeter Borough Police Department
Police
Dr Mary E Marranca
Doctor
Modern Hearing Aids
Doctor
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Luzerne County General Practice Associates
Doctor
FGeneral Hospital Exeter Outpatient Center
Doctor
Association for the Blind
Doctor
Shirley and Robert Fortinsky Sight Service Center
Doctor
Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2
Fire Station
Avoca Hose Co. No. 1
Fire Station
Avoca Police Department
Police
Exeter Park Volunteer Hose Company
Fire Station
Nahas Donahue Orthodontics
Dentist
Eye Care Specialists
Doctor
Airport Fire Station
Fire Station
Pennsylvania State Police
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A-

Pittston home prices are $89,900 - which is 46% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$89,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C

The Pittston graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
56% D+
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (3) D-
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
Pittston Area Ms
Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr
Pittston Area Pri Ctr
Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr
Holy Rosary Elementary School
Wyoming Area Primary Ctr
Old Forge El Sch
High Schools (1) F
Pittston Area Shs
Wyoming Area Sec Ctr
Old Forge Jshs
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ratings F

Pittston has an overall rating of 49% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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  • Pittston has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Pittston crime rates are 19% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Pittston is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pittston? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sullivan Park
      Riverfront Park
      Bainbridge Campbell Park
      Robert Yaple Memorial Park
      William T. Morris Park
      Wyoming Area High School Track
      Tony Attardo Memorial Park
      Yatesville Borough Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Cheers
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Wine and Spirits Shoppe
      Magikal Garden
      Taco Bell
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Pittston? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Pittston.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pittston? The cost of living in Pittston is 87/100 - which is 11% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Pittston
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pittston? Pittston crime rates are 2,092, which are 19% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,092 per 100k people

      10% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      10% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Pittston? The median income in Pittston is $35,774 which is 35% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $35,77435% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,49721% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      10% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Pittston a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Pittston home prices? Pittston home prices are $89,900 - which is 46% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $89,90051% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $69427% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      28% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Pittston have good schools? The Pittston graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      17% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      8% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Pittston a good place to live? Pittston has an overall rating of 49% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      49%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      49%

      2 total surveys

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