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Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Hazleton, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne county, is 35 miles SW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 81 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city, which is in the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton area, has 23,329 residents.

Hazleton History

The Borough of Hazelton was incorporated by two acts of State Legislature. The first approval came on April 31, 1851 and the second act was authorized on April 22, 1856. The community was named after Hazel Creek which is located nearby. Ariovistus "Ario" Pardee, an engineer from New York who is regarded as the founder of Hazelton, purchased land in the area after anthracite coal deposits were discovered in 1818, because he knew that it would prove lucrative. Hazelton was incorporated as a city on December 4, 1891.

Hazleton and Nearby Attractions

  • Museum of Anthracite Mining
  • Eckley Miners' Village
  • Beltzville State Park
  • Crystal Cave
  • Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom
  • Knoebels Amusement Park

Things To Do In Hazleton

Museums in the nearby area include Allentown Art Museum, Troxell-Steckel House and Park Museum, and Haines Mill Museum. There are several historically significant sites nearby, such as Eckley Miners' Village, George Taylor House, and John O'Hara House. There are also several parks near Hazleton including Beltzville State Park, Hickory Run State Park, and Lehigh Gorge State Park. A trip may also be planned to Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom and Knoebels Amusement Park.

Hazleton Transportation

Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport is located nearby.

Hazleton Higher Education

Pennsylvania State University - Hazleton Campus is the local university. The colleges nearest to Hazleton are Luzerne County Community College and Wilkes University.

High Points

Hazleton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Hazleton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hazleton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Hazleton, PA

Comparing Hazleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity48
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime77

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