Located in Luzerne County
18643West Pittston, known as the Garden Village, is a borough that hugs the Susquehanna River. Homes here date back to the 1800s, and the town has many early American historical sites. A line of cherry blossom trees sits along the Susquehanna River, which has been known to flood, and is the site of an annual cherry blossom festival. Since the borough is only a mile or two across, the middle and high schools are within walking or biking distance from most homes.
West Pittston’s century-old homes along Susquehanna Avenue still have carriage stones etched with the names of former owners. These historic Italianate and Second Empire homes are valued at around $425,000 and $600,000. More contemporary ranch-style and two-story split-level homes cost between $150,000 and $300,000. The oldest home still in the borough is the Newry House, a salt box Colonial supposedly built between 1800 and 1811.
“West Pittston is an old town, but we’re lucky it’s been able to maintain its architecture,” says Lu-Ann Sperrazza, a Realtor with Atlas Realty and a native of West Pittston. “People will drive here just to walk around and look at the houses and shops.” Known for being the location of the 1778 Battle of Wyoming during the Revolutionary War, West Pittston has twelve historic sites along its unofficial West Pittston Heritage Trail. The Hitchner Biscuit Company building, once a shortbread cookie manufacturer, is now the site of modern apartments. West Pittston was also recently dubbed “Halloween Town,” after drawing thousands of trick-or-treaters to its streets to see Halloween decor adorning old homes.
Dogs and families alike can enjoy Morris Park, which includes a dog park, playground and basketball courts. Cross the Susquehanna River to hike at the Campbell’s Ledge Outlook Trail and Reservoir Loop. ATVs and motorbikes can scratch up the trails, but hikers say the view from the top is lovely. West Pittston is also only 8 miles from Frances Slocum State Park, which has 10 miles of trails and is a popular camping destination.
Local favorite and family owned, Agolino’s serves up traditional Italian cuisine on Luzerne Avenue. Walk up the road to the Ballyhoo ice cream parlor and order at the antique till and old-fashioned candy counter. Half a mile down the street is Weiner World, serving hot dogs, hoagies, hamburgers and fries. To run errands, residents drive to Insalaco's Shopping Center, which has several retail shops including Gerrity’s, a grocery store with deli meats and fresh produce. It’s also only a four-mile drive into Pittston to shop at Walmart, Home Depot and Aldi.
To kick off the spring season, locals flock to the west bank of the Susquehanna River to view the cherry blossom trees in bloom. Accompanied by booths, vendors, live music and a parade, the annual West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival is a great experience for residents and tourists alike. Locals and businesses can take part in the parade and connect with their neighbors as spring arrives. “It’s that kind of town, everyone knows each other,” says Jaqueline DeLucca, Circulation Coordinator of West Pittston Library who has lived in town her whole life. “We’ve got a good mix of new people moving in and those who have been here forever.”
West Pittston students may start their education at Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center, rated B on Niche. The Wyoming Area Primary Center, which has a C-Plus, teaches first through third grade. For grades four through six, Wyoming Area Intermediate Center is rated a C and is within walking distance from most homes. The Wyoming Area Secondary Center is the local high school, earning a C-plus, and their Wyoming Warriors football team plays at Stadium Exeter on Boston Avenue.
West Pittston is only a mile or two long in each direction, so locals who prefer to bike will shop at Old Mill Pine, a family-owned hardware and bicycle store. Drive into Pittston by the Fort Jenkins Bridge or the Water Street Bridge. Head 13 miles up Interstate 81 to Scranton or 5 miles away to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Deanna Mazzotta
Keller Williams RE Hawley
(570) 616-8389
201 Total Sales
1 in West Pittston
$300,000 Price
Sunita Arora
ERA One Source Realty - Peckville
(570) 487-3276
244 Total Sales
1 in West Pittston
$99,000 Price
Kristin Terrones
PIKE/WAYNE ASSOCIATION
(570) 569-1123
85 Total Sales
1 in West Pittston
$200,000 Price
Jolen Brennan
(570) 843-1924
153 Total Sales
1 in West Pittston
$153,700 Price
Adam Davis
CLASSIC PROPERTIES
(570) 774-4682
144 Total Sales
1 in West Pittston
$200,000 Price
Amy Kiesinger Bohenek
Realty Network Group
(570) 602-5584
48 Total Sales
4 in West Pittston
$132K - $515K Price Range
On average, homes in West Pittston, PA sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in West Pittston, PA over the last 12 months is $285,000, up 73% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$320,000
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Median Sale Price
$285,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$285,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$140,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$150,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
18
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
73%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$129
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Number of Homes
746
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Number of Homes for Sale
14
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Median Year Built
1959
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Months of Supply
9.30
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,288
Above the national average
1,933
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,721
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Number of Homes for Rent
6
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Median Rent
$1,600
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,500
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,500
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,600
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Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,600
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Median Condo Rent
$1,345
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,500
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Total Population
4,547
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Median Age
43
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Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$68,991
Below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$77,593
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High School Graduates
97%
Above the national average
89%
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College Graduates
27.5%
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Advanced Degrees
9.6%
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% Population in Labor Force
73.7%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
39''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
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Annual Snowfall
37''
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