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Is Hazleton, PA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 37 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,54712% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$49,802about $4,150/month · 43% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$151,60054% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,880 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 176 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hazleton
$1,547
Drexel Hill
$1,602
Easton
$1,793
Monroeville
$1,341
Williamsport
$1,023
Bethel Park
$1,921
Chester
$1,146

How much do households earn in Hazleton?

Under $25k
21.5%
$25k–50k
29.8%
$50k–100k
27.7%
$100k–150k
7.2%
$150k+
2.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 9.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hazleton

SizeHazletonU.S. average
Studio$574$1,338
1 bedroom$842$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,164$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,497$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,572$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Hazleton overall?

Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
85
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
109
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hazleton, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hazleton

🏛️ Property tax$1,899a year · 1.25% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$137a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hazleton

Commute to work21.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree10.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home51.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line25%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hazleton?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $495 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,547
Owning
$1,052

Owning assumes a typical $151,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,160 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hazleton, PA?

Renting in Hazleton costs a median of about $1,547 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Hazleton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,880 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hazleton cheap or expensive?

Hazleton is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.3% of the typical household income of $49,802. It ranks 176th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hazleton?

The median homeowner in Hazleton pays $1,899 a year in property taxes, about 1.25% of the median home value.

Is Hazleton more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Hazleton?

The median home value in Hazleton is $151,600, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

30,111 people live in Hazleton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.