At a Glance
Median Income
$89,750
$43,373 per capita
Home Value
$330,400
Zillow: $356,155
Median Rent
$2,150/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
2,958/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Hays Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hays's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hays 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
Hays residents earn a median household income of $89,750 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,373. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 51,913 business establishments, including 3,614 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hays is $330,400 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,155. Median rent is $2,150/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Hays reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,958/100K.
Education
46.8% of adults in Hays hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hays has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population173
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density786/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,750
Per Capita$43,373
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$202,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,851
Housing
A+
Home Value$330,400
Rent$2,150
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$356,155
Housing Units71
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent118/100K
Property2,958/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain35.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation729 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.8%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute30 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Hays was built in 1970.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 3,614 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 160 fatal vehicle crashes.
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