PA area data
West hazleton, PA
West hazleton, PA.
Population: 32,067 (Census ACS)
Home values & appreciation
- Median home value
- $203,871
- 1-year appreciation
- +3.1%
- 3-year appreciation
- +15.7%
- 5-year appreciation
- +31.5%
- 10-year appreciation
- +180.3%
- All-time peak (2026-07)
- $203,871
- House Price Index
- 370.8 (+4.0% YoY)
Market activity
- Median sale price
- $257,500
- Median list price
- $239,900
- Median days on market
- 33 days
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 98.2%
- Active listings
- 38
- 1-year forecast
- +2.2%
- New listings (monthly)
- 17
Rents
- Typical rent
- $1,399/mo
- 1BR fair-market rent
- $1,083/mo
- 3BR fair-market rent
- $1,740/mo
Affordability
- Cost of living index (Average)
- 97.5 (100 = US avg)
- Electricity rate (state-level)
- 19.3¢/kWh
- Natural gas rate (state-level)
- $15.00/MCF
- 30-year mortgage rate (national)
- 6.66%
- 15-year mortgage rate (national)
- 6.00%
Schools
- Total schools
- 3
- Elementary schools
- 2
- Middle schools
- 1
- High schools
- 0
Natural hazards & flood risk
- Overall hazard risk
- Relatively Moderate
- Top hazards
- winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
- FEMA flood zone
- A05
- Flood risk level
- High
Climate (30-year normals)
- Average annual temperature
- 79.0°F
- Average high
- 80.0°F
- Average low
- 78.0°F
- Annual precipitation
- 48.3 in
Walkability & transit
- Walkability index
- 12.3 / 20
- Transit service frequency
- -99,999
Amenities
- National parks within ~60 mi
- 4
- Nearest national park
- Steamtown National Historic Site (35 mi)
- Nearest airport
- Hazleton Municipal Airport (HZL) (3 mi)
- Nearest major airport
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (29 mi)
- Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
- 1
- Avg hospital rating
- 1.0 / 5
- Solar radiation rating
- Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)
Migration
- Net migration
- +22 tax filers
Housing stock
- Median year housing built
- 1,953
- Median annual property tax
- $1,915
- Mean commute to work
- 20 min
- Households with broadband internet
- 70.0%
Employment & development
- Total county employment
- 128,035
- Average weekly wage
- $1,017
- Top industries (by employment)
- Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
- Annual residential building permits (county)
- 126
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