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Hazel Crest, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Dylan Jones

Is Hazel Crest a good place to live?

Hey everyone, I work in finance and With a population of 13,493, Hazel Crest is a small town. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

3 replies 11 upvotes living
Dylan Jones

First time home buyer in Hazel Crest

So, Rent is about $1,439/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is concerning. It's a a small town city with about 13,493 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certa...

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Austin

Best hidden gems in Hazel Crest

Hello, The median home value here is around $181,400, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 13,493, Hazel Crest is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-l...

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Evan

Hazel Crest vs Las Vegas -which is better?

Alright, We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,439/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $181,400 on average. With a population of 13,493, Hazel Crest is a small town. The median home value here is around $181,400, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent...

2 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Dylan Jones

Working remotely from Hazel Crest

Hey, I've been here for 17 years and Homes are going for about $181,400 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Hazel Crest sits at 446.8 per 100K. The median home value here is around $181,400, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than I expected. The school...

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Lucas M.

Rent vs buy in Hazel Crest -what makes sense?

Random thought, I relocated for work and Rent is about $1,439/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Hazel Crest sits at 446.8 per 100K. Poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $181,400 on average. There's a real sense of community in...

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Owen Phillips

Anyone else love living in Hazel Crest?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Tucson and You can expect to pay around $1,439 for rent here. Median household income is $62,773, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $181,400 on average. Downtown has...

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Lucas M.

Moving to Hazel Crest -what should I know?

Been living here since 2005. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What would you do? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Evan

Remote worker thinking about Hazel Crest

Alright, The median home value here is around $181,400, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Dylan Jones

Working remotely from Hazel Crest

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than I expected. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot...

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