Minnesota
Hayward is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 219. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hayward receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hayward offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hayward is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Hayward is $109,600, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hayward has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches, including 39.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 85.0% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.0% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,498 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,021 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,740 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 832 |
| County GDP | $1,740M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 66 |
| Retail | 131 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,279 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.90% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $109,600 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $210,189 |
| Rent Burden | 19.2% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,279 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.90% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,899/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.8 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,249 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 359/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6499°N, 93.2460°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27047 |
Winner: Republican by 21.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 359/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 131 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |