Pittston, PA 18640 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Pittston, PA—18640

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$199,000

3.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$57,400

26.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

18.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.3%

Median Rent

$1,300

0.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$975

6.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,200

1.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,350

5.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Pittston, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Pittston, PA is $199,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.2%. This indicates that home prices in Pittston, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$199,000	3.2%
Single Family	$197,000	2.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Pittston, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Pittston, PA is $1,350, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Pittston, PA is 1-bedrooms: $1,060, 2-bedrooms: $1,290, 3-bedrooms: $1,480, 4-bedrooms: $1,650. The most common rental property sizes in Pittston, PA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 34.3% and 30.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,300	$1,350
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$975	$1,060
2 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,290
3 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,480
4 Bed Rent	$1,650	$1,650

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.9%

1 Bedroom

28.4%

2 Bedrooms

30.2%

3 Bedrooms

34.3%

4 Bedrooms

5.7%

5+ Bedrooms

0.5%

Property Listings — Pittston, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Pittston, PA is 68. This is a decrease of -3.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 29.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$236,000	55.0%
Listing Count	39	33.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	33.0%
Days on Market	83	18.0%

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Demographics — Pittston, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Pittston, PA has a population of 16,400, which has decreased by -4.6% over the past 5 years. Pittston, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	16,400	-4.6%
% Under 18	18.9%	-1.0%
% Seniors	20.5%	1.0%
% WFH	9.6%	209.7%
% w/ College Degree	25.2%	32.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Pittston, PA is a predominantly white area, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Pittston, PA is black, making up 5.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.1% of the population in Pittston, PA, and this percentage has increased by 93.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	84.8%	-9.3%
% Black	5.9%	145.8%
% Hispanic	5.9%	136.0%
% Asian	0.9%	350.0%
% Foreign Born	3.1%	93.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Pittston, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 245 mortgage originations in Pittston, PA, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 29.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Pittston, PA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	245
% Conventional Loans	76.0%
% Government Loans	24.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Pittston, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Pittston, PA under the Section 8 program is 9.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Pittston, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	591
Total Units Section 8	289
% Rentals under Section 8	9.3%
% Occupied Section 8	94.3%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$5	$975	$980
2 Bedroom	-$10	$1,200	$1,190
3 Bedroom	$200	$1,350	$1,550
4 Bedroom	$40	$1,650	$1,690

Pittston, PA—18640

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Pittston, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Pittston, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Pittston, PA

Demographics — Pittston, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Pittston, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Pittston, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Pittston, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Pittston, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3
Median Home Price	$199,000
Median Household Income	$57,400

Pittston, PA—18640

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Pittston, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Pittston, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Pittston, PA

Demographics — Pittston, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Pittston, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Pittston, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Pittston, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Pittston, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Dupont, PA

Duryea, PA

Old Forge, PA

Moosic, PA

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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