At a Glance
Median Income
$53,542
$26,906 per capita
Home Value
$80,100
Zillow: $197,515
Median Rent
$827/mo
37.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
16.4% smoking rate
How Hazleton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hazleton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hazleton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hazleton residents earn a median household income of $53,542 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,906. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hazleton is $80,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,515. Median rent is $827/month, with 37.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
5.4% of adults in Hazleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hazleton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population698
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density873/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,542
Per Capita$26,906
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,100
Rent$827
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$197,515
Housing Units375
Rent Burden37.1%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,284/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation997 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Hazleton was founded in 1853.
The median home in Hazleton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.