Median owner-occupied home value
$167,400
A broad benchmark for homes people own here—not a live asking price.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
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Moving to Hazelwood
Suburban / Employment Center · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life
About this CityHub guideA northwest St. Louis County city shaped by established neighborhoods, airport-area employment, and major highway connections.
The short version
Hazelwood had an estimated 24,849 residents in 2025. Census data for 2020–2024 reports a $167,400 median owner-occupied home value, $996 median gross rent, $55,908 median household income and a 27.4-minute mean commute.
What stands out
Hazelwood spans residential neighborhoods and employment districts in northwest St. Louis County. Interstate 270, Lindbergh Boulevard, McDonnell Boulevard, and Missouri Route 370 provide regional access, while the city's parks and recreation system supplies local facilities and programs.
The essentials
At a glance
The local picture
A feel for Hazelwood
These local estimates and CityHub editorial ratings are for comparison and orientation. They are not verified statistics or current prices.
Local snapshot
Best for & local character
Airport-area workersRenters and buyers comparing North CountyHouseholds prioritizing regional road accessAirport-connectedEstablishedNorth CountyHighway access
Highlights
- 2025 population estimate: 24,849
- Median owner-occupied home value: $167,400
- Median household income: $55,908
- 27.4-minute mean commute
How it scores
CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.
Walkability · modeled35
Transit · modeled52
School context · modeled52
Nightlife & dining · modeled40
Parks & outdoors · modeled62
Arts & culture · modeled32
Quiet & peaceful · modeled68
The decision brief
Is Hazelwood a good fit?
What stands out
Hazelwood offers North County housing near airport-area work and several regional roads. If your routine already uses I-270, I-170 or Route 370, compare addresses by which route is most practical.
Things to check
Airport and interstate access bring noise tradeoffs
Strong road access can coincide with aircraft, highway or arterial noise. Visit a prospective home's street at work and evening hours and verify the actual route rather than assuming every Hazelwood block has the same exposure.
Does this fit your actual move?
Compare Hazelwood against your budget, commute, and priorities—or ask about a specific address.
Homes & housing
What does housing cost here?
Published Census estimates provide broad context where a reliable community-level figure is available. Check current homes or rentals for actual prices.
Owner-occupied homes
59.1%
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
Median gross rent
$996/mo
Useful renter context—not a substitute for current available rentals.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
Price is only part of the monthly payment
For a specific home, also account for the interest rate, property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA fees, utilities, and condition. That’s why two homes with the same price tag can still cost very different amounts every month.
Plan the daily trip
Commute & getting around
I-270, I-170, Route 370, Lindbergh Boulevard, and airport-area roads offer strong access but can bring congestion, aircraft, or highway noise.
Schools
Which schools serve this address?
The address—not the city name—determines the schools
Hazelwood School District serves the city within a much larger North County footprint. The district operates Hazelwood Central, Hazelwood East and Hazelwood West high schools, six middle schools and numerous elementary campuses. A Hazelwood address therefore needs a specific feeder-chain check: identify the assigned elementary and middle schools and which of the three high schools completes the path, then compare transportation and programs using the district’s official resources.
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Identify the district
Start with the property’s complete street address.
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Check the boundary tool
Use the district’s official address or attendance lookup.
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Confirm before deciding
Ask the district to verify the current assignment and enrollment details.
Missouri DESE school directory and map
DESE says its maps are for reference; confirm official boundaries with county authorities and the district.
Official school and district resources
How people spend free time
Parks & recreation
City parks, the community center, and athletic facilities support local recreation; proximity varies across the city’s spread-out footprint.
Errands, routines & convenience
Everyday life
Lindbergh, I-270 interchanges, and nearby Florissant provide most recurring shopping and services; employment areas make daytime traffic distinctive.
Direct answers for movers
Questions about moving to Hazelwood
What is it like to live in Hazelwood?+
Hazelwood spans residential neighborhoods and employment districts in northwest St. Louis County. Interstate 270, Lindbergh Boulevard, McDonnell Boulevard, and Missouri Route 370 provide regional access, while the city's parks and recreation system supplies local facilities and programs. Hazelwood offers North County housing near airport-area work and several regional roads. If your routine already uses I-270, I-170 or Route 370, compare addresses by which route is most practical.
What should I know about housing costs in Hazelwood?+
The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $167,400 in Hazelwood. That describes existing homes in a survey period, not current listings or the homes available within your budget. Compare actual properties and their condition.
SourceWhat should movers know about schools in Hazelwood?+
Hazelwood School District serves the city within a much larger North County footprint. The district operates Hazelwood Central, Hazelwood East and Hazelwood West high schools, six middle schools and numerous elementary campuses. A Hazelwood address therefore needs a specific feeder-chain check: identify the assigned elementary and middle schools and which of the three high schools completes the path, then compare transportation and programs using the district’s official resources. Confirm the current school assignment and enrollment rules directly with the district for the specific address.
Use the Missouri DESE school directoryWhat is commuting from Hazelwood like?+
I-270, I-170, Route 370, Lindbergh Boulevard, and airport-area roads offer strong access but can bring congestion, aircraft, or highway noise.
What costs should I consider before moving to Hazelwood?+
The published median gross rent (data as of 2024-12-31) is $996/month in Hazelwood. This is a survey measure, not a current rental quote. Check current offers, utilities, insurance and travel costs for the exact home.
SourceWhat should I verify before choosing a home in Hazelwood?+
Strong road access can coincide with aircraft, highway or arterial noise. Visit a prospective home's street at work and evening hours and verify the actual route rather than assuming every Hazelwood block has the same exposure. Brookes Park is one documented local destination; check the route and current access from the home you are considering. Confirm school assignment, property condition and recurring costs for the exact address.
Keep narrowing the decision
Put Hazelwood in context.
The community guide tells you about this place. These guides help answer whether this is the right kind of place for your move.
If parks and outdoor access matter
Compare Hazelwood with other places where outdoor access can shape the routine.
Read guideBuild around the commute
Compare Hazelwood around the trips your household will actually make.
Read guideWhere should you live in St. Louis?
Start with the life you want and use that to narrow the region.
Read guideUnderstand the geography
Map of Hazelwood
See where Hazelwood sits in the St. Louis region, then open named local places for directions and surrounding context.
Mapped places in this guide
6 verified locationsBrookes Park710 Brookes Dr, Hazelwood, MO 63042Howdershell Park6810 Howdershell Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042Civic Center East8969 Dunn Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042White Birch Bay Aquatic Center1186 Teson Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042Hazelwood Community Center1186 Teson Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042Hazelwood City Hall415 Elm Grove Ln, Hazelwood, MO 63042
This map is for orientation. Confirm municipal, school, floodplain, and parcel boundaries with the appropriate official source.
Around town
Places to know
Parks, civic resources, recreation, and recognizable destinations that help explain everyday life in Hazelwood.
Parks & outdoors
2 placespark
Brookes Park
A neighborhood park within Hazelwood's municipal park system.
710 Brookes Dr, Hazelwood, MO 63042
Official details park
Howdershell Park
A city park with athletic and neighborhood recreation amenities.
6810 Howdershell Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042
Official details Family destinations
1 placeaquatic center
White Birch Bay Aquatic Center
Hazelwood's outdoor aquatic center and water-play facility.
1186 Teson Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042
Official details Fitness & recreation
1 placerecreation center
Hazelwood Community Center
A city recreation center with fitness and community programming.
1186 Teson Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042
Official details Community places
1 placecommunity center
Civic Center East
A city community and recreation facility serving eastern Hazelwood.
8969 Dunn Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042
Official details Civic & everyday
1 placegovernment
Hazelwood City Hall
Hazelwood's municipal offices and primary city-service contact point.
415 Elm Grove Ln, Hazelwood, MO 63042
Official details Don’t choose in a vacuum
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