Chattanooga, TN vs Hazleton, PA
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.
Chattanooga
69
#1258 nationally
Hazleton
76.8
#312 nationally
Hazleton leads in walk score (64 vs 32). Chattanooga leads in median household income ($52,891 vs $39,362). Chattanooga leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 22.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | Hazleton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 76.8 (#312) |
| Population | 184,119 | 30,037 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $224,239 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $39,362 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | R+19.2 |
D+
69 Score
Chattanooga, TN
Scenic City with gigabit fiber
Median Home
$322,295
Population
184,119
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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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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