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Living in West Hazleton borough

West Hazleton borough is a city in the United States, with a population of 5,178 in July 2026. Median gross rent was US$1,186 per month, while the median home value was US$151,800 in July 2026. The city had 11 schools in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to West Hazleton borough?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in West Hazleton borough.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 55.5%, and the vacancy rate was 10.6% in July 2026. 67.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for West Hazleton borough yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,186/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent67.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct10.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,636 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics6Official
Median monthly rent1,042 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count39 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

42.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,200 people of 5,231 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$34,118 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in West Hazleton borough is 12.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–15West Hazleton borough 12.4%25 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd34,118 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct72.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct90.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct7.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct1.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,035 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)15Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,275 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov14Official
Unemployment rate12.38 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to West Hazleton borough. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in West Hazleton borough. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct71.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools11 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count10Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct32.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio15 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents815 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,854 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in West Hazleton borough when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesWest Hazleton borough highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with West Hazleton borough highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego948West Hazleton boroughrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents947.6 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting8Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents201.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics6Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count6 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)7Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute22.06 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for West Hazleton borough. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in West Hazleton borough.

Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
West Hazleton borough average monthly precipitation, mm035701051409976107112118129132119133123105109JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average precipitation by monthJan 98.81 · Feb 76.2 · Mar 106.9 · Apr 111.5 · May 118.1 · Jun 128.8 · Jul 132.1 · Aug 118.9 · Sep 133.1 · Oct 123.2 · Nov 104.6 · Dec 109 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00365344 (MAHANOY CITY 2 N)12Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3217.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,061 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul21.9 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.97 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan1.7 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
North Oaks5,232 residentsNorth Manchester5,230 residentsNassau Bay5,229 residentsSt. Martinville5,229 residentsElverta5,235 residentsGladstone5,226 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
West Hazleton borough residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport57.9%Foreign residents42.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents2,200 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population5,231 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program13Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population5,247 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)7Official

Is West Hazleton borough a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 39–59%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student54%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–65%
Family70%strong on family, weak on cost · range 60–80%
Retirement52%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 40–64%
Foreign residents2,200 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population5,231 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent67.37 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,042 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,636 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,035 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd151,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes55.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour59.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad42.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct19.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct23.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct63.12 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct67.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct16.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct17.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics6Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct85.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus1,937 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct0.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct81.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around West Hazleton borough?

The median gross salary is 3,275 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in West Hazleton borough?

The unemployment rate is 12.38 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is West Hazleton borough?

Police recorded 947.6 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in West Hazleton borough?

The published population is 5,231 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in West Hazleton borough?

2,200 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is West Hazleton borough a good place to live?

West Hazleton borough may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  6. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  7. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  8. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00365344 (MAHANOY CITY 2 N) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  3. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  5. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  6. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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