Living in Hazel, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hazel · Census data 2020–2024
Hazel has 299 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $40,536 (36% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $111,900, the median rent is $525/month.
Hazel is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hazel at a glance
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $40,536State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $111,900State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $525/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Hazel a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hazel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hazel the median home value is $111,900, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $963 a month in housing costs.
Hazel median household income
The median household income in Hazel is $40,536 and the income per person is $26,443. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Hazel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 206
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 33.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.18
33.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hazel has many vacation and second homes.
Hazel demographics
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 137
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hazel ›
Education in Hazel
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Hazel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hazel
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.3%
Hazel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel | 299 | $40,536 | $111,900 | $525 |
| Puryear | 736 | $59,500 | $125,000 | $800 |
| Murray | 18,080 | $44,091 | $195,000 | $870 |
| Paris | 10,338 | $41,012 | $163,600 | $780 |
| Palmersville | 114 | $45,855 | $96,500 | — |
| Farmington | 245 | $33,636 | $86,800 | $734 |
| Dexter | 123 | $54,034 | $120,500 | — |
| Hardin | 446 | $30,250 | $96,500 | $517 |
| Sedalia | 334 | $45,900 | $116,200 | — |
More for people moving to Hazel
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What is the median household income in Hazel, KY?
The median household income in Hazel is $40,536, 36% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hazel?
The median home value in Hazel is $111,900, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Hazel?
The median gross rent in Hazel is $525 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Hazel, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Hazel?
The median age in Hazel is 44.1 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Hazel?
The average commute to work in Hazel is 24 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hazel?
The unemployment rate in Hazel is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hazel?
21.7% of adults in Hazel 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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