Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
16%
Hazel Park
Hazel Park, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$960
Population
15,774
Renter Mix
42% Rent
You're welcome in the Friendly City
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Located about 10 miles north of Downtown Detroit, Hazel Park is the ideal suburban city -- close to the larger city but far enough away to provide that small-town charm. Hazel Park's cozy setting includes mature trees and beautiful parks. I-75 runs through the neighborhood, making commutes into Detroit even easier. Nearby destinations include the Detroit Zoo, Palmer Park and its Palmer Park Golf Course, and the State Fair Grounds.
With a history dating back to 1882, Hazel Park was named for the hazelnut bushes in the area. The city offers a variety of neighborhoods and building styles, ranging from 1920s bungalows to colonials. A variety of restaurants, shops, and other businesses are located along 9 Mile Road, with more businesses on John Road. The Hazel Park Raceway brings visitors to the city to enjoy horse racing as well as the track's two bars, grill, and special events. Another attraction, the Hazel Park Ice Arena, hosts hockey games as well as public skating and classes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,702
Average: $60,836
Education
3,135
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,364
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hazel Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hazel Park, MI is $736 for a studio, $960 for one bedroom, and $1,198 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hazel Park has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$960/month
641 Sq Ft
House
$1,575/month
895 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hazel Park, MI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
266 Students
Public
Grades K-5
350 Students
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Public
Grades K-12
2,895 Students
Public
Grades K-5
277 Students
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Public
Grades K-12
2,895 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
430 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
587 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
361 Students
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Public
Grades K-12
2,895 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
49 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Belle Isle Nature Zoo
- Palmer Park
- Detroit Zoo
- Red Oaks Nature Center and County Park
- Catalpa Oaks County Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.