At a Glance
Median Income
$43,379
$22,018 per capita
Home Value
$129,000
Zillow: $224,339
Median Rent
$1,015/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
233/100K
495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% 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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hazleton residents earn a median household income of $43,379 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,018. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hazleton is $129,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,339. Median rent is $1,015/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Hazleton reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 495/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Hazleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hazleton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population29,886
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density5,006/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born37.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,379
Per Capita$22,018
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,000
Rent$1,015
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$224,339
Housing Units12,454
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent233/100K
Property495/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault183/100K
Burglary100/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation1,669 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Hazleton was founded in 1857.
The median home in Hazleton was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
37.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.