Hazelwood, MO vs Laurel, MD
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
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 30). Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $55,111). Hazelwood leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hazelwood, MO | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#158) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 24,863 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $162,936 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $55,111 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+13.9 |
C+
78.8 Score
Hazelwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$162,936
Population
24,863
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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D
66.4 Score
Laurel, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$478,130
Population
29,400
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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