Hazelton, BC

British Columbia

Hazelton is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 257.

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
257 Population 231/sq mi density
$324,000 Home Value
$810 Median Rent
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $324,000
15% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.8%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $810
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.4%
383% higher than US avg

How Hazelton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population257
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment17.4%
PovertyN/A
Commute12 min

Housing

Home Value$324,000
Rent$810
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units120

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation676 ft (206 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+19.5%
Graduate+22.0%

Community

Commute12 min

Is Hazelton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hazelton receives an overall livability score of 1.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hazelton faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

At 17.4%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hazelton is $324,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.5% have completed high school.

Hazelton has a population of 257 with a density of 231 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%).

Population

257
Total Population
2021 Census
231
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hazelton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.3%
7% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg
Other Languages11.8%

Social Characteristics

Hazelton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hazelton is N/A. The unemployment rate is 17.4% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Hazelton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.4%
383% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.0 min
Drive Alone57.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hazelton is $324,000, 15% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$324,000
15% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$810
30% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.5%
Renter-Occupied41.7%
Housing Units120

Property Tax

9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.8%
71% below US avg
High School+19.5%
Graduate Degree+22.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density231/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.0 min
Drive Alone57.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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