West Pittston, Pennsylvania

About West Pittston

Set in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, West Pittston is a small town, home to 4,699 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, West Pittston is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.82 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,730 residents per square mile.

📰 West Pittston News Today

• West Pittston Historical Society marks its 25th anniversary in Luzerne County WNEP · Aug 15
• Stanley Jaworski Obituary (2026) - West Pittston, PA - Times Leader Legacy obituary · Aug 7
• West Pittston Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• 723 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643 Realtor.com · Jul 9
• West Pittston's Weiner World announces plans to close after eight years fox56.com · Jun 25

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes West Pittston Unique

• The only place in America named West Pittston — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in West Pittston

• BQ Smokehouse — american
• Agolino's — italian
• Antonio's Pizza and Subs — italian
• Antonios Pizza — pizza
• Ballyhoo — ice cream
• Blue Ribbon — ice cream (café)
• C&O Deli — sandwich
• Great Wall — chinese
• Nardone's — american
• Tomato Heads Pizzeria — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Pittston

• Bainbridge Campbell Park reviews ★
• William T. Morris Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in West Pittston

• Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of West Pittston

🏘️ Nearby Communities