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West Hazleton, PA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for West Hazleton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,156
Residents
$46,968
Median income
$108,800
Median home
$1,252
Median rent (state)

West Hazleton - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, West Hazleton lands in the 15th percentile for household income and the 66th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

15th
percentile, household income
13th
percentile, home value
41st
percentile, median rent
66th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: West Hazleton, PA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 5,156 residents in West Hazleton, a small town within Pennsylvania. The typical household in West Hazleton brings in $46,968 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 21.8%. Typical homes in West Hazleton are valued around $108,800, and the median resident age is 30.7 years. About 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 57.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits). West Hazleton reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 947.6 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Pennsylvania tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Pennsylvania at 97.6 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,252 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Pennsylvania's average monthly utility costs around $260 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 91.6 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

5,156 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Pennsylvania

Median Household Income

$46,968 /yr

Poverty 21.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Pennsylvania average

How does West Hazleton compare to other US cities?

Where West Hazleton sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 15% higher than other cities
Home value 13% pricier than other cities
Median rent 41% pricier than other cities
Safety 66% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Pennsylvania alone, West Hazleton ranks #223 of 402 Pennsylvania cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below West Hazleton's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Pennsylvania, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

15thIncome percentile
66thSafety percentile

15th percentile nationally for median household income · 66th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

West Hazleton's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

West Hazleton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 51 Avg. percentile National median
West Hazleton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How West Hazleton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$108,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 87% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. West Hazleton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - West Hazleton, PA West Hazleton, PA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not West Hazleton, PA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution West Hazleton, PA median $46,968/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
West Hazleton, PA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for West Hazleton, PA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 17.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 21.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 57.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,156
Median Income
$46,968
Median Home Value
$108,800
Median Age
30.7
Poverty Rate
21.8%
Labor force participation
57.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
947.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
348.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
599.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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5,200 residents5,220 residents5,240 residents5,260 residents5,280 residents5,300 residents 202020212022202320242025 5,226 residents 5,284 residents ▲ +1.1%
West Hazleton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 3
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
70.5%
Carpool
18.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.1%
Work from Home
0.1%
Other
10.4%

Based on 1,973 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Pennsylvania - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$88
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$52
avg/month
Total Utilities
$260
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Pennsylvania state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Pennsylvania state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county West Hazleton sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,252/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
91.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Pennsylvania

Bangor
5,158 people
Boothwyn
5,129 people
Shanor-Northvue
5,183 people
Duquesne
5,186 people
Birdsboro
5,090 people
Collegeville
5,226 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to West Hazleton's 5,156 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Lawrenceburg, IN
5,155 people
Cherokee, IA
5,157 people
Cut Off, LA
5,157 people
Williamston, NC
5,157 people
Camilla, GA
5,158 people
Smithville, TN
5,158 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to West Hazleton's $46,968 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

East Cleveland, TN
$46,968 median income
Alamosa, CO
$46,969 median income
San Diego, TX
$46,969 median income
Arnoldsville, GA
$46,964 median income
Kingston, MI
$46,964 median income
Rio Bravo, TX
$46,964 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - West Hazleton, PA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition West Hazleton, PA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 28.5% 13.9% 41.0% 13.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 65.6% White 28.5% Black or African American 13.9% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 2.8% Some other race 41.0% Two or more races 13.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How West Hazleton compares to nearby Pennsylvania cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
West Hazleton (this city) 5,156 $46,968
Bangor 5,158 $63,542
Boothwyn 5,129 $83,444
Shanor-Northvue 5,183 $98,878
Census ACS 5-year FIPS PA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about West Hazleton, PA?

What is the population of West Hazleton, PA? +

West Hazleton, PA counts 5,156 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in West Hazleton, PA? +

In West Hazleton, the typical household earns $46,968 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in West Hazleton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for West Hazleton; the closest available measure is the Pennsylvania state average, a cost of living index of 97.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Pennsylvania vary by metro area.

Is West Hazleton, PA safe? +

West Hazleton has a total crime rate of 947.6 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in West Hazleton, PA? +

The median home value in West Hazleton is $108,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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