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Hayden, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Pinal County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
412 Population 324/sq mi density
$28,654 Median Income $20,137 per capita
$37,400 Home Value $170,443 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
817 Violent Crime/100K 3,575 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$28,654 median income, 18.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
817 violent crimes/100K (115% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hayden, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,654
62% below
$20,137 per capita
Home Value
$37,400
87% below
Zillow: $170,443
Violent Crime
817/100K
115% above
3,575/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
18.9%
425% above
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
38%
Home Value
13%
Poverty
186%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
525%
Crime
215%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hayden a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hayden residents earn a median household income of $28,654 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,137. The unemployment rate stands at 18.9% (425% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,085 business establishments, including 424 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hayden is $37,400 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,443. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Hayden reports 817 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 115% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,575/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

7.8% of adults in Hayden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hayden has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population412
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$28,654
Per Capita$20,137
Unemployment18.9%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$37,400
Rent
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$170,443
Housing Units308
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent817/100K
Property3,575/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault715/100K
Burglary1,941/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,285/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,095 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband46.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Hayden was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.