At a Glance
Median Income
$97,917
$36,791 per capita
Home Value
$394,400
Zillow: $511,934
Median Rent
$1,680/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
1,506/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
316 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hayden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 $97,917 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,791. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,126 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hayden is $394,400 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $511,934. Median rent is $1,680/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Hayden reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,506/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Hayden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hayden has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,010
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density584/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,917
Per Capita$36,791
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$2,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159
Housing
A
Home Value$394,400
Rent$1,680
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$511,934
Housing Units890
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property1,506/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary251/100K
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,345 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Hayden was founded in 1894.
The median home in Hayden was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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