Hazleton, PA vs Ithaca, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hazleton
76.8
#312 nationally
Hazleton leads in cost of living index (89 vs 117). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 22.9 min). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 6.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hazleton, PA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,037 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,239 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $39,362 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.2 | D+50.6 |
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76.8 Score
Hazleton, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,239
Population
30,037
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
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Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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