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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.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population5,231people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,035EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,042EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate12.38%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime947.6offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 40% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

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.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
West Hazleton borough recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,186/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent67.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)10.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,636 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,112 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)4Official
Median monthly rent1,042 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes39 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is West Hazleton borough a good place to live?

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–61%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student56%strong on education, weak on work · range 46–66%
Family71%strong on family, weak on cost · range 62–80%
Retirement53%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 42–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

42.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,200 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 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income34,118 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband72.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet7.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet1.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary2,035 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,423 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate12.38 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in West Hazleton borough?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,423 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,499of €2,692 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,692
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,112
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,499
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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

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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
Residents with high school education or higher71.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools11 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents32.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio15 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents815 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,854 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

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 highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
West Hazleton borough948
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents947.6 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents201.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes6 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.06 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work0.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

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, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in West Hazleton borough.

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Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
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)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading217.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,061 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.9 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.97 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature1.7 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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 tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population5,231 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,247 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value151,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes55.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate59.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad42.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents19.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents23.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.12 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage67.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance16.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher17.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available85.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over1,937 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home0.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans81.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on West Hazleton borough

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a West Hazleton borough alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1021 km, better on 4 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,035 West Hazleton borough+137%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 12.4% West Hazleton borough−70%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 948 West Hazleton borough−22%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,423 West Hazleton borough+18%
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Cities near West Hazleton borough

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Tamaqua 18.4 km away
Rent
920.2 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,714 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Mountain Top 20.9 km away
Rent
784.4 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,495 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Berwick 23.5 km away
Rent
736.3 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,144 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with West Hazleton borough, nearest in population first.

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

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around West Hazleton borough?

The median gross salary is 3,423 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 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.

Which cities are near West Hazleton borough?

Hazleton, Tamaqua, Mountain Top, Berwick are near West Hazleton borough. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  4. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  5. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  7. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
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