Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Among the top 22% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 53% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 78% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US places
- top 2% for natural disaster risk
- top 3% for park & nature access
Hazleton is a mid-size city in Pennsylvania with about 30,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, park & nature access, and walkability. It rates lower on sunny days and annual snowfall.
Official websitehazletoncity.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in2.9 in
humid 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$39k12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 81% of US places
Home Value$120k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$970better than 43% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 57% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.42%better than 29% of US places
Income Tax4.60%better than 59% of US places
State 3.10% + Local 1.50%
Sales Tax6.34%better than 77% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.00%better than 36% of US places
Unemployment6.9%better than 25% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)27°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.1 in64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall41.5 inbetter than 20% of US places
Sunny Days204 daysbetter than 23% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 67% of US places
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk14.4better than 98% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 28% of US places
School Quality65.7better than 60% of US places
Violent Crime562/100kbetter than 61% of US places
Property Crime967/100kbetter than 49% of US places
Community
Population29,67195th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.131st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6596th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0564th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1540th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)34.1%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.8%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)62.2%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.9%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 70% of US places
Walkability9.3/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance84 mibetter than 46% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.3%better than 34% of US places
Amenities Nearby33.37better than 30% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 97% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hazleton an affordable place to live?
- Hazleton is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 81% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hazleton?
- The median home value in Hazleton is $120k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hazleton?
- Median household income in Hazleton is $39k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hazleton?
- Median gross rent in Hazleton is $970 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hazleton safe?
- Hazleton is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 562/100k (better than 61%). Property crime is 967/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hazleton?
- Hazleton averages 72°F in July and 27°F in January, with 46.1 in of annual precipitation and about 204 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hazleton?
- Public-school quality in Hazleton is above average, scoring better than 60% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hazleton?
- The average one-way commute in Hazleton is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)