The Town FilesHazelton, Michigan
Township in Shiawassee County · population 2,054 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $224,700
- Household income
- $81,346
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 38.3
Hazelton is a township of 2,054 people in Shiawassee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $224,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Michigan towns, more of a college town than 83% of Michigan towns.
How Hazelton ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hazelton is worth $224,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $81,346, which is more affordable than 55% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $748 a month. 82.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hazelton | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $748 | $955 |
| Median household income | $81,346 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Hazelton
| People | Hazelton | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 33.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Hazelton
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 15.1°F. About 33.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 155 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hazelton since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on June 8, 1953 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 116. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 116 deaths and 790 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Shiawassee County since 1996
Shiawassee County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Shiawassee County
Shiawassee County had 15,541 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,381 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Hazelton itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Towns near Hazelton
- New Lothrop, MI2.2 mi · 565 people · home $205,700
- New Haven, MI5.5 mi · 1,218 people · home $212,200
- Venice, MI5.6 mi · 2,422 people · home $164,700
- Flushing, MI5.9 mi · 10,701 people · home $213,600
- Maple Grove, MI6.1 mi · 2,676 people · home $232,200
- Flushing, MI7.7 mi · 8,411 people · home $204,500
- Montrose, MI7.8 mi · 1,743 people · home $113,300
- Lennon, MI7.8 mi · 509 people · home $167,600
Hazelton questions
Is Hazelton, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hazelton scores better for retirees than 55% of Michigan towns and quieter than 43%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Hazelton?
The median owner-occupied home in Hazelton is valued at $224,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,346, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $748 a month.
What is the weather like in Hazelton?
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.6 inches of precipitation a year and 42.0 inches of snow.
Does Hazelton get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hazelton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on June 8, 1953. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)