At a Glance
Median Income
$59,299
$24,993 per capita
Home Value
$331,200
Zillow: $407,455
Median Rent
$1,353/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
76.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
15.4% smoking rate
How Hayesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hayesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hayesville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hayesville residents earn a median household income of $59,299 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,993. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,695 business establishments, including 832 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hayesville is $331,200 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,455. Median rent is $1,353/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
14.5% of adults in Hayesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
76.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hayesville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population22,309
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density7,461/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born22.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,299
Per Capita$24,993
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$23,937M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,207
Housing
B+
Home Value$331,200
Rent$1,353
Ownership45.7%
Zillow$407,455
Housing Units7,389
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity47.3%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation186 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+76.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hayesville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Portland International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
22.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 832 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.