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Hazelwood.
About
Life in Hazelwood
Hazelwood functions primarily as a working-class suburb built around logistics and industrial employment rather than leisure or tourism. The location near Interstate 270, 170, and the airport makes it a genuine job center—there are over 17,000 jobs in the city itself, which means many residents can work locally. That said, the unemployment rate sits at 4.4%, and the median household income of roughly $56,000 reflects solid middle-class stability without excessive wealth.
Hazelwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Foreign-Born
6.2%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
-2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.2% foreign-born, most often from Liberia
Who lives in Hazelwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hazelwood, the largest foreign-born group is from Liberia (18.9%), and 3.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.2%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
43.4%
of households
Married Couples
29.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.20
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MO
Rent, home values, and income in Hazelwood
In Hazelwood, home values are 27% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,479
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $162,752 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MO average
Unemployment in Hazelwood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hazelwood is 0.4 percentage points higher than the MO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Hazelwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL metro area
Commute27.4 min avg
How Hazelwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hazelwood, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 91% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hazelwood runs 91% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
628.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,872.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hazelwood Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Louis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Louis County, which includes Hazelwood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.8M |
| 2024 | 18 | Tornado | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.6M |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $124,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Louis County, county-wide
Hazelwood is about 3% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Louis city, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 13 miles from Hazelwood) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
232
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. Louis city, MO (13 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hazelwood has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.6"
Annual Snowfall
16.6"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
85
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.23" |
| Mar | 57°F | 37°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 4.73" |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 4.82" |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 4.49" |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 3.93" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.38" |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 2.96" |
| Oct | 69°F | 49°F | 3.15" |
| Nov | 56°F | 37°F | 3.42" |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 2.50" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hazelwood
Uninsured
9.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hazelwood's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Bridgeton
Ssm St Joseph Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Saint Charles
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
Childrens · 5.9 mi away · Maryland Heights
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hazelwood
Hazelwood's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hazelwood (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,267 students · in-state tuition $57,960 · 76% graduate · median earnings $75,998 (10 yrs after entry)
Maryville University of Saint Louis
12 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 5,658 students · in-state tuition $27,166 · 61% graduate · median earnings $67,386 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,624 students · in-state tuition $22,794 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,321 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,304 students · in-state tuition $32,690 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,096 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,488 students · in-state tuition $36,084 · 56% graduate · median earnings $49,360 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 960 students · in-state tuition $7,008 · 29% graduate · median earnings $39,919 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gateway Arch National Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hazelwood
Hazelwood has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway Arch National Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
16 mi awayUlysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
17 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
59 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
70 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
80 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hazelwood
Prairie Commons Branch
915 Utz Ln, Hazelwood
Cities Near Hazelwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hazelwood FAQ
Is Hazelwood, Missouri affordable?⌄
Hazelwood's median rent is $996/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $55,908/year. Median home value is $167,400.
Is Hazelwood, Missouri safe?⌄
Hazelwood's violent crime rate was 628 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1872 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hazelwood, Missouri?⌄
Hazelwood has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hazelwood, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Hazelwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $996/month and median household income is $55,908/year. The median home value is $167,400. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hazelwood, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Hazelwood is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from