Hazelwood, MO vs St. Charles, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hazelwood
78.8
#158 nationally
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
St. Charles leads in crime level (2.5 vs 13.4). St. Charles leads in median household income ($110,346 vs $55,111). Hazelwood leads in cost of living index (89 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hazelwood, MO | St. Charles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#158) | 73.3 (#762) |
| Population | 24,863 | 32,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $162,936 | $482,151 |
| Median Household Income | $55,111 | $110,346 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+9.4 |
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
73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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