At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$27,808 per capita
Home Value
$70,800
Zillow: $193,064
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
17.4% 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+
3.7 / 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 $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,808. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hazleton is $70,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,064. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
15.8% of adults in Hazleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hazleton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population240
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density686/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$27,808
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$4,453M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,800
Rent
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$193,064
Housing Units125
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,824/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation422 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hazleton was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.