Idaho · Metropolitan Area
Hayden Lake is a small town in Idaho with a population of 901. Residents earn $104,500 per year, which is 39% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hayden Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Hayden Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hayden Lake is $104,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places Hayden Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hayden Lake is $706,900, making it a premium housing market at 151% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,036 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Hayden Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. 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 33.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $104,500 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,048 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,075 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,805 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,717 |
| County GDP | $11,539M |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Healthcare | 652 |
| Retail | 635 |
| Manufacturing | 273 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,301 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.61% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
| Census Median | $706,900 |
| 151% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,037,676 |
| Median List Price | $2,350,000 |
| Median List Price | $2,350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $654 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,036 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,301 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.61% |
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.1% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,562/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 652 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.4 inches |
| 33% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,284 ft (696 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7645°N, 116.7561°W |
| County FIPS | 16055 |
Winner: Republican by 51.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.7% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,477/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.4% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 652 |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Retail Stores | 635 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |