Living in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Hazleton · Census data 2020–2024
West Hazleton has 5,178 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $34,118 (56% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $151,800, the median rent is $1,186/month.
West Hazleton at a glance
- Population
- 5,178
- Median age
- 33.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $34,118State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $151,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,186/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 55.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Hazleton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 12.4%; a poverty rate of 34.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Hazleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Hazleton the median home value is $151,800, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,186 per month, which is 38.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,217 a month in housing costs.
West Hazleton median household income
The median household income in West Hazleton is $34,118 and the income per person is $18,333. 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Hazleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,893
- Owner-occupied
- 55.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.5%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 3.05
West Hazleton demographics
- Population
- 5,178
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 1,692
- Foreign-born
- 42.5%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Hazleton ›
Education in West Hazleton
17.6% of adults 25 and older in West Hazleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Hazleton
- Unemployment rate
- 12.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
West Hazleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hazleton | 5,178 | $34,118 | $151,800 | $1,186 |
| Hazle | 10,263 | $59,134 | $206,000 | $887 |
| Conyngham | 1,526 | $69,737 | $251,400 | $934 |
| Harleigh | 1,389 | $130,329 | $342,000 | — |
| Hazleton | 30,111 | $46,177 | $151,600 | $1,089 |
| Pardeesville | 366 | $51,626 | $341,400 | — |
| Lattimer | 684 | $31,206 | $217,900 | — |
| Sugarloaf | 3,961 | $102,955 | $300,500 | $1,378 |
| Tresckow | 696 | $87,813 | $158,000 | $1,449 |
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What is the median household income in West Hazleton, PA?
The median household income in West Hazleton is $34,118, 56% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Hazleton?
The median home value in West Hazleton is $151,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Hazleton?
The median gross rent in West Hazleton is $1,186 per month, about 38.2% of household income.
Is West Hazleton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 12.4%; a poverty rate of 34.9%.
What is the median age in West Hazleton?
The median age in West Hazleton is 33.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Hazleton?
The average commute to work in West Hazleton is 22 minutes; 0.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hazleton?
The unemployment rate in West Hazleton is 12.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Hazleton?
17.6% of adults in West 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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