Hazleton, PA vs Paterson, NJ
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
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Hazleton leads in crime level (6.4 vs 26.8). Hazleton leads in cost of living index (89 vs 122). Paterson leads in median household income ($52,092 vs $39,362).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hazleton, PA | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#312) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 30,037 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,239 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $39,362 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.2 | R+2.9 |
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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
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63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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