Hazleton, PA vs Madison, AL
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
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Hazleton leads in walk score (64 vs 17). Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $39,362). Hazleton leads in cost of living index (89 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hazleton, PA | Madison, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#312) | 76.4 (#352) |
| Population | 30,037 | 60,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,239 | $378,797 |
| Median Household Income | $39,362 | $118,132 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.2 | R+43.9 |
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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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76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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