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Hazel Dell, WA

Hazel Dell is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Washington, United States, located north and west of Vancouver. As of the 2010 census the population was 19,435. Previous censuses divided the community into two areas, Hazel Dell North and Hazel Dell South.

Oregon Country pioneers Reese and Sarah J. Anderson were Hazel Dell's first settlers. Sarah named the area after a stand of filberts on their land near 78th Street and Highway 99. She also donated the land for the first school in Hazel Dell. The name "Bear Gulch" was briefly considered by the early Hazel Dell residents. Local business leaders once considered changing the name to "Basilville" in honor of enterprising merchant Basil Dhanens. With thanks, Dhanens declined the offer. He died in 1972.

Hazel Dell and Minnehaha were two of the first suburban areas to be developed after World War II and were followed by Lake Shore, Felida, and Salmon Creek. Much of the housing boom in the area has subsided due to the increase of homes being built to the east of Vancouver, between Interstate 205 and Camas and Washington State Route 500/Fourth Plain Boulevard and the Columbia River.

Until the early 1970s, it was not uncommon to see horses and dairy cattle at several points along Interstate 5 and Highway 99. Dairy production ceased and except for a few small acreage farms, Hazel Dell is home to shopping centers.

Hazel Dell runs parallel to and is bisected by Interstate 5, with access from exits 4 and 5. The community is bounded by the Vancouver city limits on the south in the vicinity of Burnt Bridge Creek, Lake Shore to the west, Salmon Creek to the north, I-205/Barberton to the northeast, and Walnut Grove to the east. Vancouver Lake is a short distance to the west of the area, and the community of Minnehaha is to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Hazel Dell CDP has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.6 km²), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²), or 0.27%, is water.

Hazel Dell places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with various facilities and initiatives promoting residents' well-being. The Salmon Creek Regional Park offers outdoor spaces for exercise and relaxation, encouraging an active lifestyle. Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. For fitness enthusiasts, Planet Fitness provides a well-equipped gym for all your workout needs. Yoga practitioners can join classes at Muni Muni Yoga & Wellness to enhance flexibility and reduce stress. For holistic wellness, visit Accident Care Chiropractic to maintain spinal health and overall well-being. Enhance your nutrition and fitness plans with expert guidance from Vancouver Wellness Studio. 

The top sites in Hazel Dell, WA are Vancouver Waterfront, Husted's Hazel Dell Lanes, Luke Jensen Sports Park, and Hazel Dell Community Park.

Population: 21,830 (2020). Elevation: 205 ft (62 m). ZIP code: 98686. Area Code: 360. Area: 4.9 square miles (12.6 km²).

FAQs

Is Hazel Dell, WA a safe place to live?

Hazel Dell is in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning 40% of cities are safer and 60% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Hazel Dell is 34.60 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Hazel Dell generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hazel Dell may be as high as 1 in 18 in the central neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 55 in the northeast part of the city.

Is Hazel Dell, WA a good place to live?

Hazel Dell is in Clark County. Living in Hazel Dell offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hazel Dell, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hazel Dell and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Hazel Dell are above average.

What are the demographics of Hazel Dell, WA?

There are 22,714 residents in Hazel Dell, with a median age of 38. Of this, 49.21% are males and 50.79% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.39% of the resident pool in Hazel Dell, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.32%. Additionally, 5.29% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 19,123 people in Hazel Dell currently live in the same house as they did last year.

Sources

Wikipedia

Clark County

Crime Grade

Niche

Point 2 Homes

Vancouver Waterfront 

Husted's Hazel Dell Lanes 

Luke Jensen Sports Park 

Hazel Dell Community Park

Salmon Creek Regional Park

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

Planet Fitness

Muni Muni Yoga & Wellness

Accident Care Chiropractic

Vancouver Wellness Studio

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