Hayden Lake, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
901 Population 1,477/sq mi density
$104,500 Median Income $57,048 per capita
$706,900 Home Value $1,095,408 Zillow
$2,036 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$104,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$706,900 home value, $2,036/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hayden Lake, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,500
39% above
$57,048 per capita
Home Value
$706,900
151% above
Zillow: $1,095,408
Median Rent
$2,036/mo
75% above
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.7%
45% above
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
12% below
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Hayden Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hayden Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
139%
Home Value
251%
Rent
175%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
145%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hayden Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hayden Lake residents earn a median household income of $104,500 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,048. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% 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 Lake is $706,900 , 151% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,095,408. Median rent is $2,036/month, with 23.8% 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 1990.

Education

48.7% of adults in Hayden Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hayden Lake 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

Population901
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density1,477/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,500
Per Capita$57,048
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$11,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

C+
Home Value$706,900
Rent$2,036
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$1,095,408
Housing Units375
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity28.3%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,562/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain25.4 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation2,284 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.7%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Hayden Lake was built in 1990.
22.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% 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.