Hazleton, PA vs Mebane, NC
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
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Mebane leads in median household income ($78,419 vs $39,362). Hazleton leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 31.4 min). Hazleton leads in crime level (6.4 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hazleton, PA | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#312) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 30,037 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,239 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $39,362 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.2 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Hazleton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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
Northeast
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66.8 Score
Mebane, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,091
Population
20,212
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$78,419
Southeast
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