In the debate over the possible sale of the water department of the Hazleton City Authority Coatesville, PA has been mentioned due to the sale of its water authority. Here are some comparisions to show the dissimilarities of the two cities.

City Overview

As of 2009, Coatesville's population is 11,614 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.32 percent.

The median home cost in Coatesville is $123,220. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.50 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Coatesville's cost of living is 3.10% Lower than the U.S. average.

Coatesville public schools spend $6,643 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Coatesville.

The unemployment rate in Coatesville is 6.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. Coatesville jobs have Increased by 0.70 percent

City Overview

As of 2009, Hazleton's population is 21,867 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -5.54 percent.

The median home cost in Hazleton is $84,870. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.60 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Hazleton's cost of living is 22.90% Lower than the U.S. average.

Hazleton public schools spend $6,492 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 21 students per teacher in Hazleton.

The unemployment rate in Hazleton is 13.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Hazleton jobs have Decreased by 1.50 percent