Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 13.1%, which is around average. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,214 people. Household incomes average around $55,930 in Hazelwood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Jaxon J.
thanks for sharing
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Jaxon Allen
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Greenfield. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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sacramento_olivia
I work in real estate here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is tough. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Thomas Young
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to Phoenix it's decent.
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Lily Y.
+1
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madeline_life
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value nightlife, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely hit or miss and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Lakewood) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Baltimore, be prepared for the culture shock. weather is completely different here. And Rising rent and home prices.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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