Living in Hazelton, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hazelton · Census data 2020–2024
Hazelton has 977 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $57,656 (26% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $221,300, the median rent is $692/month.
Hazelton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hazelton at a glance
- Population
- 977
- Median age
- 36.1State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $57,656State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $221,300State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $692/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hazelton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hazelton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hazelton the median home value is $221,300, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,164 a month in housing costs.
Hazelton median household income
The median household income in Hazelton is $57,656 and the income per person is $20,581. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Hazelton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 342
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.93
Hazelton demographics
- Population
- 977
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 333
- Foreign-born
- 33.7%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hazelton ›
Education in Hazelton
6.3% of adults 25 and older in Hazelton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hazelton
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Hazelton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelton | 977 | $57,656 | $221,300 | $692 |
| Eden | 421 | $34,250 | $175,900 | $933 |
| Murtaugh | 129 | $48,750 | $253,800 | — |
| Hansen | 1,225 | $50,083 | $220,200 | $788 |
| Kimberly | 5,111 | $97,799 | $339,400 | $1,127 |
| Twin Falls | 54,164 | $61,205 | $321,300 | $1,082 |
| Paul | 1,586 | $66,500 | $268,100 | $828 |
| Burley | 11,958 | $67,468 | $231,300 | $984 |
| Heyburn | 3,693 | $64,179 | $237,800 | $996 |
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What is the median household income in Hazelton, ID?
The median household income in Hazelton is $57,656, 26% lower than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hazelton?
The median home value in Hazelton is $221,300, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Hazelton?
The median gross rent in Hazelton is $692 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Hazelton, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Hazelton?
The median age in Hazelton is 36.1 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Hazelton?
The average commute to work in Hazelton is 23 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hazelton?
The unemployment rate in Hazelton is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hazelton?
6.3% of adults in Hazelton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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