There are 20 independent living communities serving Pittston, Pennsylvania. This includes 1 community in Pittston and 19 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in Pennsylvania range from $17 up to $141, with a mean cost running around $60. The per month expense averages about $1,804 and ranges between $508 and $4,222. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $21,648, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Pittston can range from about $751 per month up to $2,871 per month. The average cost is around $1,650 per month, or around $19,800 annually.
Pittston is a small city in Luzerne County in the State of Pennsylvania. It is part of the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro statistical area. Though the city has 36,875 residents, the surrounding metro area includes a populace of 447,866. Those who are over 55 comprise 33% of the total community.
Pittston has a good SeniorScore™ of 77. The city has an average per capita income of $26,000 and an average household income is $45,000 (the Pennsylvania state average is $51,000). The mean housing price in Pittston is $174,000, which is somewhat less than the Pennsylvania average of $213,000. The city has an average unemployment rate of roughly 8.84%.
Pittston has harsh average temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The area gets low levels of rain each year. Compared to other American cities, Pittston has a low rate of crime and above average air quality.