Hazleton, Pennsylvania

About Hazleton

Set in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, Hazleton is a thriving city with an estimated population of 30,354.

Officially, Hazleton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.97 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,084 residents per square mile.

📰 Hazleton News Today

• James Alan Petrilli Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Hazleton, PA - WFMZ-TV 69 News Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Mary Ellen F Gibson Obituary - Hazleton, PA - The Standard-Speaker The Standard-Speaker · Jul 1
• Hazleton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Hazleton Area High School (PA) Field Hockey MaxPreps · Aug 12
• PennDOT reports closure between I-80 junction and Hazleton exit Audacy · Jul 31

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Hazleton Unique

• A top-25 city in Pennsylvania by population (#18 of 1,013 incorporated places).
• Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 30,354.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Hazleton

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hazleton

• Ovalon Bar & Grill
• Alta Pizzeria & Pasta House
• La Isla

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hazleton

• 12th Ward Park reviews ★
• Altmiller Playground reviews ★
• Arthur Street Playground reviews ★
• Beech Street Playground reviews ★
• Center City Park reviews ★
• Columbus Park / Playground reviews ★
• Dietrich Avenue Park reviews ★
• East End Playground reviews ★
• Field reviews ★
• Gennaro Gardens reviews ★
• Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails Trailhead reviews ★
• Holy Rosary Church Grounds reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Hazleton

• Arthur Street El Sch
• Hazleton El/MS
• Heights Terrace El/MS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hazleton

🏘️ Nearby Communities