I thought so too. Commuting from my native Lehigh valley would absolutely suck during the winters.

Tbh I’ll see if I can tolerate a year there. If not, I can either quit or apply for a job somewhere else in the city.

Worst case, I can come back to the Lehigh Valley to live with my family again if Tamaqua ends up being too much for me. Or even commute an hour from my parents, I’m just taking this way out cause I hate to drive

I'll check those areas out, thanks!!!

I actually just drove through the area today! Hazleton in person seems pretty nice when I drove through. Less run down than Tamaqua too.

Tbh I'll just be renting, so as long as I'm safe within the area, I should be fine. But I haven't heard to many good things about the coal towns as a whole...

Yes, I'm planning on bringing a car. Hopefully a sedan with winter tires should suffice! May just settle on Tamaqua though, since it's the closest to work

I see, is the East side a better part of the city than the West side?

Just took a look. Unfortunately, there don't seem to be any listings near Lake Hauto. Thank you though

I have no plans to buy property in the area, just renting. I guess with this in mind, the coal towns would be worth it for the cheaper prices.

Unfortunately doesn't look like there any available listings closer to the East side near West Penn. Would you recommend further down to the west, like New Philadelphia or Pottsville?

I thought so too. Would you recommend near Broad street? There's a gym within walking distance and a super walmart just 5-10 minutes away