Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
16%
Hazleton
Hazleton, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,110
Population
28,281
Renter Mix
52% Rent
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Situated at the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, Hazleton enjoys the many year-round outdoor recreational opportunities present in northeastern Pennsylvania, including golfing, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, and more. Equipped with a rich history in the coal and silk industries, Hazleton is a city brimming with modern amenities in its revitalized downtown, from cozy cafes and tasty restaurants to specialty shops and offices.
Hazleton is convenient to several colleges and universities, such as Penn State Hazleton and Luzerne County Community College, which contribute an array of educational programs and cultural events to the local community. Midway between Scranton and Allentown, Hazleton is accessible to many luxuries provided by larger cities. Philadelphia and New York City are both within a two-hour drive of Hazleton. Close proximity to Interstates 80 and 81 makes getting around from Hazleton simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,000
Average: $55,926
Education
3,324
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,900
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hazleton has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hazleton, PA is $657 for a studio, $1,110 for one bedroom, $1,211 for two bedrooms, and $2,075 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hazleton has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,110/month
77 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hazleton, PA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Heights Terrace El/Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
1,138 Students
Public
Grades K-8
879 Students
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Heights Terrace El/Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
1,138 Students
Public
Grades K-8
879 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Nescopeck State Park
Airports
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International
- Lehigh Valley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.