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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Jackson Young

Is public transit usable in Hazleton?

Military spouse here. With a population of 29,886, Hazleton is a smaller city. Median household income is $43,379, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $129,000 on average. The median home value here is around $129,000, which is actually reasonable. The parks and out...

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Elijah Ruiz

How is Hazleton for outdoor activities?

Random thought, The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Wyatt M.

Is it worth buying in Hazleton?

Been living here since 2021. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Hazleton?

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Wesley Davis

The good and bad of living in Hazleton

OK so I work in hospitality and The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Henry

Rent in Hazleton getting crazy

Curious what people think. Median household income is $43,379, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $129,000 on average. With a population of 29,886, Hazleton is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,015 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour,...

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Elijah Ruiz

First time home buyer in Hazleton

Household incomes average around $43,379 in Hazleton. Homes are going for about $129,000 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thanks! The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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James Nguyen

Hazleton vs Los Angeles -which is better?

Random thought, I work in energy and Poverty rate is 24.1%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,886 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for...

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Evelyn T.

Best companies to work for in Hazleton?

Hey everyone, With a population of 29,886, Hazleton is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,886 people. The median home value here is around $129,000, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,015/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manag...

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Elijah Ruiz

Job market in Hazleton for tech?

Hey, I'm originally from Memphis and The median home value here is around $129,000, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,015 for rent here. Median household income is $43,379, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,886 people. Pu...

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Mason

Healthcare options in Hazleton?

So, I'm a teacher here and The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this?

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Henry

Hazleton housing prices -when will it stop?

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $1,015/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I overthinking this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system vari...

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Wyatt M.

Studio apartments in Hazleton -options?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 29,886 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Jackson Young

Housing in Hazleton compared to Memphis

Household incomes average around $43,379 in Hazleton. Median household income is $43,379, which feels on the lower side for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I...

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Sebastian

What surprised you most about Hazleton?

Hi all, Just moved here 2 months ago and Poverty rate is 24.1%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,886 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Hazleton sits at 475.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $43,379 in Hazleton. People here are genuinely ...

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Andrew O.

Remote worker thinking about Hazleton

OK so I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 29,886 people. Homes are going for about $129,000 on average. Rent is about $1,015/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech sc...

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Savannah Brooks

Is it worth buying in Hazleton?

I work in government and You can expect to pay around $1,015 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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