Hazelwood, MO

Hazelwood, Missouri

Hazelwood, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 2 miles SW of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 10 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is part of the Saint Louis metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 26,206 people people live in Hazelwood.

The People and Families of Hazelwood

In Hazelwood, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hazelwood had a median family income of $52,656. Overall, families in Hazelwood are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Hazelwood does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($270) in Hazelwood than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Hazelwood Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Hazelwood, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Missouri.

Commuting

In Hazelwood, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hazelwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 17%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Hazelwood, MO

Comparing Hazelwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Hazelwood Almanac

Hazelwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hazelwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hazelwood residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hazelwood, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Hazelwood

Hazelwood High Schools (2004)

HAZELWOOD WEST HIGH
1 WILDCAT LN
314-953-5800
Serves 2,754 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Hazelwood Colleges

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Sanford-Brown College

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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