Hazelwood, MO vs Waco, TX
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
Waco
77.1
#281 nationally
Waco leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 22.4 min). Waco leads in walk score (35 vs 30). Hazelwood leads in median household income ($55,111 vs $47,421).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hazelwood, MO | Waco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#158) | 77.1 (#281) |
| Population | 24,863 | 144,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $162,936 | $197,359 |
| Median Household Income | $55,111 | $47,421 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | R+30.9 |
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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C+
77.1 Score
Waco, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$197,359
Population
144,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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