At a Glance
Median Income
$77,534
$38,202 per capita
Home Value
$445,700
Zillow: $646,915
Median Rent
$1,676/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
11.6% 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+
3.7 / 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 $77,534 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,202. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,717 business establishments, including 482 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hayden is $445,700 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $646,915. Median rent is $1,676/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
27.6% of adults in Hayden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hayden has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population16,021
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,520/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,534
Per Capita$38,202
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$11,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
B
Home Value$445,700
Rent$1,676
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$646,915
Housing Units6,303
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,562/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain25.4 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation2,305 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hayden was built in 1997.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 482 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.