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Pittston

Pop. 7,626·146th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,150/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$812
Rising (Monthly)
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Pittston · $1,150
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,150/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$46,000/yr
Local median income
$49,941/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pittston's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$830
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,690
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,190/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,150 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$13,800/yr
At $1,150/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pittston, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,626
Median income
$49,941
Median age
37.5
Renters
53.1%
Age distribution
20.6%
26.1%
22.1%
13.2%
18%
Under 1820.6%
18–3426.1%
35–5422.1%
55–6413.2%
65+18%
Gender
44.3%
55.7%
Male44.3%
Female55.7%
Race & ethnicity
80.4%
12.9%
White80.4%
Black6.4%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
39.8%
28.5%
23.8%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma39.8%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+23.8%
Housing tenure
46.9%
53.1%
Owner46.9%
Renter53.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Pittston, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,180 → $49,941
up 24.3%
Population
7,589 → 7,626
up 0.5%
Renter share
53.1% → 53.1%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
19.3% → 23.8%
+4.5 pts
Median age
34.2 → 37.5
+3.3 yrs

Median household income rose from $40,180 to $49,941 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.3% shift. College-educated residents now make up 23.8% of adults here, versus 19.3% in 2021.

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Pittston rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Pittston, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Pittston is $1,150/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $830/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,190/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,550/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($49,941/yr), Pittston ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pittston an affordable city for renters?

Pittston is considered affordable for renters. At $1,150/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($49,941/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pittston falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pittston?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,150/mo in Pittston. The local median household income is $49,941/yr, meaning the typical Pittston household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pittston?

Rent in Pittston has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Pittston rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Pittston is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #146 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,150/mo.

What percentage of Pittston residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.1% of Pittston households are renters, while 46.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Pittston has a strong rental market.

How does Pittston rent compare to the national average?

Pittston's median rent of $1,150/mo is $812 (41%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #146 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,150/mo, rent takes ~28% of Pittston's median household income ($49,941/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pittston 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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