Originally a hub for Youngstown’s industrial center, Hazelton has been a much quieter neighborhood since the steel industry crash in the 1970s. The remnants of these mills follow the Mahoning River, just south of the residential streets. Today, the area is better known for its industrial history. Otherwise, the neighborhood is quiet and sparsely populated. “It’s really a mix between the old industrial zones with some residential spots mixed in,” says Chris Roman, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate. “There’s not a lot going on.”
Shotgun houses in need of renovation
Shotgun houses, bungalows and traditional two-story homes follow overgrown sidewalks on small, often sloped front lawns. Many properties are around 100 years old and require extensive restoration. Red brick and asphalt streets are quiet and shaded with mature trees. Single-car driveways are typical, often extending past the houses to small garages or carports. Prices range from the low $10,000s to the mid-$80,000s, depending on condition.
Southern dining at Angelina's
Hazelton lacks retail or general shopping, so most locals visit Boardman or Warren for the Eastwood Mall or Southern Park Mall. Dollar General and Family Dollar are both in the neighboring community of East High. First opened in 2025, Angelina’s Eatery specializes in upscale southern cuisine, a laid-back selection of seafood platters, fried chicken and oxtail dinners on the weekend. Papa’s Sports Bar is a neighborhood grill with wings on the menu and football on the TV.
Elementary and middle school at MLK
Students can begin their education at Martin Luther King Elementary School, which serves prekindergarten through eighth grade. From there, they’ll attend East High School in the nearby East High neighborhood. Both schools have a C-minus from Niche.
The pavilions at Lincoln Park
Locals frequently visit Lincoln Park to play basketball, picnic at one of the pavilions or enjoy the vast expanse of fields and trees. Other nearby parks include South Side Park, Gordon Park and Homestead Park.
A mile-and-a-half from downtown Youngstown
The neighborhood is just over a mile southeast of downtown Youngstown. Western Reserve Transit Authority has a fixed bus route that travels all over the city, stopping in Hazelton along Wilson Avenue. This route and a series of sidewalks make the area pedestrian-friendly.
Crime
Hazelton's CAP Index crime score is 5 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. Some violent crimes rate as high as 9 out of 10.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hazelton
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
180
Median Year Built
1912
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,227
Significantly below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,880
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
414
Median Age
44
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,943
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$40,552
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
64.5%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
0%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
28.5%
Significantly below the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Fairly friendly
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walk Score®
30/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
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