Hughestown, PA Homes for Rent

Hughestown, adjacent to Pittston, is a small borough that features a mix of older homes and new developments. The neighborhood is quieter, with a community-focused atmosphere centered around the Hughestown Fire Department, which hosts events like the Good Friday Fish Fry. The area is characterized by hilly streets with long, narrow lots adorned with bushes and trees. Homes range from early to mid-20th-century styles, including brick and vinyl-sided ranches, split levels, bilevels, farmhouses with covered porches, and American Foursquares. Stauffer Pointe, a new condominium community in the southern part of Hughestown, offers manicured lawns, a clubhouse, and a pool. Dining options include the nearby Pittston Diner and Rikasa, a fine-dining restaurant in Pittston. Essential shopping can be done at Redner’s Warehouse Market, Aldi, Walmart, and Lowe’s. Hughestown residents often participate in Pittston's annual Tomato Festival and local events like the Christmas Tree lighting and Easter egg hunt organized by the Hughestown Lions Club. Robert Yaple Memorial Park provides recreational facilities, and additional outdoor activities can be found at Riverfront Park and the Luzerne County Rail Trail. The borough is about 3 miles from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and has convenient access to U.S. Route 11 and Interstate 476. While historically a mining region, the presence of quarries and stone yards brings train and truck traffic through the neighborhood.