Hazelwood, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Hazelwood, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Hazelwood a Good Place to Live?
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.