Pittston

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Pittston, Pennsylvania is a charming small city set along the Susquehanna River, known for its welcoming community and historic downtown. The city boasts local eateries, public art, and easy access to regional attractions. Pittston uniquely blends tradition with revitalization, making it friendly for visitors and residents alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
7,591
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.33°, -75.79°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,970
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
-3.9°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-28.7°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1161 mm
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
10
Transport
35
Walk Score
35
Footways
70.0
Airport
AVP
Distance
5 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.