salaryRent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,000 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 130 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Hazleton?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Hazleton
| Size | West Hazleton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $817 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,262 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,501 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,299 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Hazleton overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Hazleton, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Hazleton
Life in West Hazleton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Hazleton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $272 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $151,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Hazleton, PA?
Renting in West Hazleton costs a median of about $1,325 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in West Hazleton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,000 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Hazleton cheap or expensive?
West Hazleton is rated Expensive: rent takes 43.2% of the typical household income of $36,796. It ranks 130th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Hazleton?
The median homeowner in West Hazleton pays $1,726 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.
Is West 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 West Hazleton?
The median home value in West Hazleton is $151,800, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
5,178 people live in West Hazleton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.