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Hazleton is a small city of 29,671 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $39,362
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hazleton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hazleton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hazleton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.0
Hazleton's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hazleton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hazleton, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$119,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$970
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,362
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hazleton's violent crime rate is 232.7 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
232.7 /100k
Property Crime
492.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hazleton is served primarily by Hazleton Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hazleton, PA
National Avg
School District
Hazleton Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hazleton sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 80.2°F in July,
with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.5 inches of snow per year.
Hazleton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hazleton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $119,700 and median rent is $970/month.
Hazleton's violent crime rate is 232.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 492.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hazleton are operated by Hazleton Area SD.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hazleton, PA has a population of 29,671, a median household income of $39,362, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hazleton averages 32.5°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches
with about 41.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hazleton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18201.
The population of Hazleton, Pennsylvania is 29,671 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hazleton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $119,700, median household income $39,362, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hazleton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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