Hazleton, PA vs San Mateo, CA
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
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $39,362). Hazleton leads in cost of living index (89 vs 249). Hazleton leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hazleton, PA | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#312) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 30,037 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,239 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $39,362 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.2 | D+50.3 |
C
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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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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