At a Glance
Median Income
$69,688
$32,928 per capita
Home Value
$173,000
Zillow: $325,962
Median Rent
$933/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
14.7% smoking rate
How Hayfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hayfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hayfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hayfield residents earn a median household income of $69,688 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,928. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hayfield is $173,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,962. Median rent is $933/month, with 36.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
17.6% of adults in Hayfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hayfield has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,382
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,106/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,688
Per Capita$32,928
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,000
Rent$933
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$325,962
Housing Units612
Rent Burden36.7%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,955/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation1,320 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hayfield was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.