Living in Hazel Dell, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hazel Dell · Census data 2020–2024
Hazel Dell has 23,237 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $86,305 (12% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $455,500, the median rent is $1,753/month.
Hazel Dell at a glance
- Population
- 23,237
- Median age
- 37.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $86,305State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $455,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,753/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 52.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hazel Dell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hazel Dell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hazel Dell the median home value is $455,500, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,753 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,015 a month in housing costs.
Hazel Dell median household income
The median household income in Hazel Dell is $86,305 and the income per person is $42,586. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Hazel Dell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,903
- Owner-occupied
- 52.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.6%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.41
Hazel Dell demographics
- Population
- 23,237
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 9,560
- Foreign-born
- 11.5%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hazel Dell ›
Education in Hazel Dell
27.2% of adults 25 and older in Hazel Dell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hazel Dell
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Hazel Dell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Dell | 23,237 | $86,305 | $455,500 | $1,753 |
| Lake Shore | 6,978 | $130,729 | $566,100 | $2,241 |
| Salmon Creek | 20,017 | $111,631 | $530,100 | $1,631 |
| Minnehaha | 11,482 | $100,668 | $447,900 | $1,711 |
| Barberton | 8,668 | $133,990 | $647,300 | $1,913 |
| Felida | 10,841 | $165,208 | $674,000 | $2,419 |
| Mount Vista | 10,764 | $100,293 | $586,600 | $2,041 |
| Five Corners | 21,194 | $106,192 | $459,600 | $2,111 |
| Vancouver | 195,300 | $81,338 | $462,400 | $1,702 |
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What is the median household income in Hazel Dell, WA?
The median household income in Hazel Dell is $86,305, 12% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hazel Dell?
The median home value in Hazel Dell is $455,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Hazel Dell?
The median gross rent in Hazel Dell is $1,753 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Hazel Dell, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Hazel Dell?
The median age in Hazel Dell is 37.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Hazel Dell?
The average commute to work in Hazel Dell is 25 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hazel Dell?
The unemployment rate in Hazel Dell is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hazel Dell?
27.2% of adults in Hazel Dell 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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