Hazelwood, MO vs Jackson, MI

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.

Hazelwood

78.8

#158 nationally

vs

Jackson

74.6

#574 nationally

Hazelwood leads in crime level (13.4 vs 29.1). Jackson leads in walk score (47 vs 30). Jackson leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 22.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hazelwood, MO Jackson, MI
WhereAtHome Score 78.8 (#158) 74.6 (#574)
Population 24,863 30,854
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $162,936 $193,817
Median Household Income $55,111 $41,988
Average Commute 22.4 min 16.9 min
Walk Score 30 47
Crime Level 13.4 29.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 89 83
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 R+21.3