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Wayne, NJ vs Hazleton, PA

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Are people in Hazleton older or younger than people in Wayne?
- The Median Age in Hazleton is 6.0 years younger than in Wayne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hazleton or Wayne?
- Hazleton housing costs are 69.3% less expensive than Wayne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hazleton or Wayne?
- The average commute for residents of Hazleton is 9.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Wayne.

Things to do in Wayne?
Wayne, New Jersey is a vibrant and diverse suburb situated in the East of Newark. Home to over 54,000 people, Wayne offers an ideal mix of suburban living and access to nearby amenities. Residents can explore the city's many parks and trails for outdoor recreation or take advantage of excellent shopping centers and attractions. The city also boasts excellent schools, health care options and services. With something for everyone to enjoy, Wayne is the perfect place to call home.

Things to do in Hazleton?
Hazleton, Pennsylvania lies within Luzerne county with a population close to 25 thousand residents spread across 10 square miles landmass boundary area. Attractions include Eckley Miners' Village Museum & Historical Site as well as several ski resorts nearby including Blue Mountain Resort & Camplands/RV Park Resort.

 Wayne, NJHazleton, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,339329,725,481
 Median Income$137,168  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$563,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock16.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.21  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Hazleton    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I saw that arts and culture is a listed con for this city. This is simply untrue. This city has a great up and coming Arts  More

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As a longtime resident of the Hazleton Area, I can tell you it is one of the worst places to live in this country and I am sorry that I didn't run the second I graduated  More

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here you can go shopping or you can go to the lakes, not a lot other things to do. locals like to go hunting dear, ride motorcycles. a good thing is that you can drive  More

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