At a Glance
Median Income
$80,625
$36,971 per capita
Home Value
$233,500
Zillow: $250,512
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
1,545/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.7% smoking rate
How Hayden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hayden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hayden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hayden residents earn a median household income of $80,625 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,971. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hayden is $233,500 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,512. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Hayden reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,545/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Hayden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hayden has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,453
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density338/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,625
Per Capita$36,971
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$1,535M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,500
Rent$1,175
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$250,512
Housing Units596
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property1,545/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation490 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute35 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hayden was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.