Living in Hazleton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hazleton · Census data 2020–2024
Hazleton has 720 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $51,964 (31% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $85,900, the median rent is $794/month.
Hazleton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hazleton at a glance
- Population
- 720
- Median age
- 41.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $51,964State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $85,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $794/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Hazleton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hazleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hazleton the median home value is $85,900, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $794 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Hazleton median household income
The median household income in Hazleton is $51,964 and the income per person is $26,320. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Hazleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 378
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Renter-occupied
- 19%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.32
Hazleton demographics
- Population
- 720
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 311
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hazleton ›
Education in Hazleton
4.7% of adults 25 and older in Hazleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hazleton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Hazleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazleton | 720 | $51,964 | $85,900 | $794 |
| Oelwein | 5,834 | $46,653 | $96,300 | $847 |
| Fairbank | 1,275 | $89,712 | $186,900 | $686 |
| Aurora | 214 | $62,656 | $128,300 | $975 |
| Maynard | 471 | $55,583 | $132,100 | $629 |
| Independence | 6,164 | $73,806 | $165,300 | $820 |
| Westgate | 178 | $53,750 | $78,300 | $1,036 |
| Jesup | 2,561 | $89,408 | $190,200 | $933 |
| Winthrop | 1,040 | $69,792 | $158,200 | $1,077 |
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What is the median household income in Hazleton, IA?
The median household income in Hazleton is $51,964, 31% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hazleton?
The median home value in Hazleton is $85,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Hazleton?
The median gross rent in Hazleton is $794 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Hazleton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Hazleton?
The median age in Hazleton is 41.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Hazleton?
The average commute to work in Hazleton is 22 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hazleton?
The unemployment rate in Hazleton is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hazleton?
4.7% of adults in Hazleton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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