About Hazleton

With a population of over 23,000 residents, the city of Hazleton was originally founded to support the booming coal industry. Although industry in Hazleton has been cut almost fully, plans for a cargo airport near Hazleton are being finalized and will bring thousands of jobs to the local area. Hazleton Municipal Airport is located on the outskirts of the city but serves only private traffic. A rail junction is also located in Hazleton and provides selective service to both Newark, New Jersey, and Philadelphia and offers convenient times for commuters during the week. Valmont Industrial Park and Humbolt Industrial Park are just a few miles away and provide residents of an apartment or home rental in Hazleton with an great selection of jobs for those who don’t wish to commute daily. The Hershey Company, Office Max, Simmons Bedding Company, Michaels, Network Solutions, AutoZone, and General Mills all operate sizable operations in the city.

Residents of a Hazleton house or apartment for rent are satisfied with both the Valley Country Club and Hazle Township Community Park that provide an excellent array of recreational choices. The Laurel Mall is comprised of various department stores and local retailers and removes the commute into bigger cities for simple essentials and shopping. A few playgrounds are sprinkled throughout the core of Hazleton and offer family-friendly facilities within walking distance from most residences. The Hazleton Area School District enrolls over 10,000 students from Hazleton and the surrounding areas and provides 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. Various private schools are in operation in addition to Penn State Hazleton, Lackawanna College, and McCann School of Business and Technology.

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