Moving to Hazleton: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Hazleton means moving to a real, distinct Luzerne County city whose demographic transformation -- now a majority-Latino community -- and warehouse/logistics economy have reshaped it over the past two decades.
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Learn moreA real, significant demographic transformation
Approximately 63.4% of Hazleton's population is Hispanic/Latino as of the most recent cited data -- a real, substantial majority driven by a wave of immigration beginning in the early 2000s that has reshaped the city's culture, small businesses, and civic life.
A real, distinct warehouse/logistics economy
Humboldt Industrial Park -- developed by CAN DO, Inc. beginning in 1970 -- has grown into an approximately 3,000-acre warehouse and logistics hub along Interstate 81, with major current tenants including Amazon, The Hershey Company, Nestle Health Science, and American Eagle Outfitters.
Confirm the current, address-specific EIT rate
Hazleton Area School District's combined local Earned Income Tax runs approximately 1.5% for residents, collected by Berkheimer -- confirm the current, specific PSD-code rate directly for a target address.
Key takeaways
- Hazleton's real, significant demographic shift toward a majority-Latino population is a defining, honestly-documented part of the city's current identity.
- Humboldt Industrial Park anchors a real, substantial warehouse/logistics job market with major national tenants.
- Confirm the current, address-specific combined EIT rate directly (approximately 1.5% for residents, collected by Berkheimer).
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