At a Glance
Median Income
$90,654
$32,618 per capita
Home Value
$179,500
Zillow: $259,034
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
782/100K
4,883/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.1%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hazel Green a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 7.9% (119% 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.
Safety & Crime
Hazel Green reports 782 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,883/100K.
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 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,765
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density375/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$90,654
Per Capita$32,618
Unemployment7.9%
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%
Crime
F
Violent782/100K
Property4,883/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,054/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.7 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 895 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.