At a Glance
Median Income
$62,878
$35,259 per capita
Home Value
$141,200
Zillow: $152,321
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
243/100K
1,584/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Hazel Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hazel Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hazel Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hazel Park residents earn a median household income of $62,878 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,259. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hazel Park is $141,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,321. Median rent is $1,221/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Hazel Park reports 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,584/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Hazel Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hazel Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population14,945
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density5,300/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,878
Per Capita$35,259
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,200
Rent$1,221
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$152,321
Housing Units7,256
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent243/100K
Property1,584/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault176/100K
Burglary121/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation630 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Hazel Park was founded in 1882.
The median home in Hazel Park was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.
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