Hazel Green, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Madison County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
3,765 Population 375/sq mi density
$90,654 Median Income $32,618 per capita
$179,500 Home Value $259,034 Zillow
$1,051 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$90,654 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,500 home value, $1,051/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hazel Green, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,654
21% above
$32,618 per capita
Home Value
$179,500
36% below
Zillow: $259,034
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
10% below
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.1%
28% above
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Hazel Green Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hazel Green's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
121%
Home Value
64%
Rent
90%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
311%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hazel Green a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hazel Green residents earn a median household income of $90,654 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,618. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,778 business establishments, including 895 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hazel Green is $179,500 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,034. Median rent is $1,051/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

43.1% of adults in Hazel Green hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hazel Green has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population3,765
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density375/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,654
Per Capita$32,618
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$38,958M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,482

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,500
Rent$1,051
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$259,034
Housing Units1,492
Rent Burden22.6%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,054/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation783 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.1%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Hazel Green was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 895 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.