Hazleton, PA vs Lake Jackson, TX
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
Lake Jackson
77.6
#233 nationally
Hazleton leads in walk score (64 vs 24). Lake Jackson leads in median household income ($89,215 vs $39,362). Hazleton leads in cost of living index (89 vs 103).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hazleton, PA | Lake Jackson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#312) | 77.6 (#233) |
| Population | 30,037 | 27,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,239 | $273,775 |
| Median Household Income | $39,362 | $89,215 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.2 | R+19.7 |
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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
Northeast
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77.6 Score
Lake Jackson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,775
Population
27,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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