Living in Hazen, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hazen · Census data 2020–2024
Hazen has 2,453 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $79,609 (4% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $190,300, the median rent is $918/month.
Hazen at a glance
- Population
- 2,453
- Median age
- 49.1State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $79,609State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $190,300State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $918/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Hazen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hazen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hazen the median home value is $190,300, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,316 a month in housing costs.
Hazen median household income
The median household income in Hazen is $79,609 and the income per person is $46,594. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Hazen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,239
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.18
Hazen demographics
- Population
- 2,453
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 1,110
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hazen ›
Education in Hazen
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Hazen have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hazen
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Hazen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen | 2,453 | $79,609 | $190,300 | $918 |
| Beulah | 3,040 | $76,848 | $203,300 | $1,075 |
| Stanton | 470 | $68,750 | $117,900 | — |
| Zap | 200 | $95,000 | $91,300 | $1,275 |
| Pick City | 144 | $58,438 | $158,900 | $692 |
| Riverdale | 187 | $73,333 | $222,700 | — |
| Center | 562 | $77,083 | $204,100 | — |
| Golden Valley | 258 | $80,625 | $146,900 | $1,313 |
| Underwood | 699 | $85,577 | $191,200 | $682 |
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What is the median household income in Hazen, ND?
The median household income in Hazen is $79,609, 4% higher than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hazen?
The median home value in Hazen is $190,300, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Hazen?
The median gross rent in Hazen is $918 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Hazen, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Hazen?
The median age in Hazen is 49.1 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Hazen?
The average commute to work in Hazen is 15 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hazen?
The unemployment rate in Hazen is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hazen?
32.5% of adults in Hazen 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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