Barberton, OH vs Hazelwood, MO

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Barberton

80.6

#68 nationally

vs

Hazelwood

78.8

#158 nationally

Barberton leads in crime level (8.3 vs 13.4). Barberton leads in walk score (42 vs 30). Hazelwood leads in median household income ($55,111 vs $49,289).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Barberton, OH Hazelwood, MO
WhereAtHome Score 80.6 (#68) 78.8 (#158)
Population 24,563 24,863
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $158,581 $162,936
Median Household Income $49,289 $55,111
Average Commute 22.7 min 22.4 min
Walk Score 42 30
Crime Level 8.3 13.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 83 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+7.0 D+23.4