West Hazleton, founded by Conrad Horn, is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 31 miles south of Wilkes Barre. Decades ago, it was the site of a foundry. Hazle Park is of great beauty. In 1900, 2,516 people lived here; in 1910, 4,715 people lived here. The population was 3,542 at the 2000 census. West Hazleton apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on West Hazleton apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.