Hazelwood, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
25,214 Population 1,572/sq mi density
$55,930 Median Income $31,963 per capita
$154,900 Home Value $163,445 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
502 Violent Crime/100K 2,593 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$55,930 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,900 home value, $956/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
502 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hazelwood, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,930
26% below
$31,963 per capita
Home Value
$154,900
45% below
Zillow: $163,445
Median Rent
$956/mo
18% below
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
502/100K
32% above
2,593/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
15% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Hazelwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
55%
Rent
82%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
247%
Crime
132%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hazelwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hazelwood residents earn a median household income of $55,930 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,963. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hazelwood is $154,900 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,445. Median rent is $956/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Hazelwood reports 502 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,593/100K. The murder rate is 12.2/100K.

Education

28.8% of adults in Hazelwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hazelwood has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population25,214
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,572/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,930
Per Capita$31,963
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty13.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,900
Rent$956
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$163,445
Housing Units12,549
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

F
Violent502/100K
Property2,593/100K
Murder12.2/100K
Assault365/100K
Burglary267/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation574 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.7%
EV Stations8

Did You Know?

Hazelwood was founded in 1949.
The median home in Hazelwood was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (2 miles).
14.2% of the population has a disability.