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Living in
Hayden.
About
Life in Hayden
This is a growing bedroom community just four miles north of Coeur d'Alene, and if you're considering a move here, understand that you're choosing proximity to a larger city while maintaining a smaller-town feel—though that balance is shifting as the population edges toward 16,000. The median home value sits around $494,500 with median household income at $82,958, which means housing costs are climbing but still reasonable for the Pacific Northwest, though you'll want to act quickly since inventory is tight and the rental vacancy rate hovers around 5%. Job prospects are solid with unemployment at 4.5%, and you've got some interesting employers like Empire Airlines and Rocky Mountain Construction headquartered right here, plus easy access to whatever Coeur d'Alene offers for larger career opportunities.
Hayden at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Foreign-Born
2.5%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
+11.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.5% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Hayden: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hayden, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (38.6%), and 1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.2%
of residents
65 and Older
23.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.1%
of households
Married Couples
62.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.62
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 40% above ID average
Rent, home values, and income in Hayden
In Hayden, rent runs 40% above the ID average, and home values are 18% above the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,893
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $647,889 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above ID average
Unemployment in Hayden
Unemployment in Kootenai County, which includes Hayden, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the ID average.
Unemployment rate
Hayden: Kootenai County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Kootenai County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Hayden Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.5 min avg
How Hayden residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hayden, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 36 mi
Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office, which covers Hayden, runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
143.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
622.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Kootenai County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
79.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kootenai County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kootenai County, which includes Hayden, the most common type is heavy snow, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Wildfire | $66,000 |
| 2024 | 20 | Heavy Snow | $602,000 |
| 2023 | 25 | Wildfire | $52,500 |
| 2022 | 32 | Wildfire | $105,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Strong Wind | $5.2M |
| 2020 | 28 | Heavy Snow | $331,000 |
| 2019 | 27 | Heavy Snow | $6,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | Heavy Snow | $5,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kootenai County, county-wide
Air Quality31 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kootenai County, which includes Hayden, is typically good — 274 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
31
Good Days
274
per year
Moderate Days
75
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Kootenai County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hayden has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
25.4"
Annual Snowfall
27.2"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 26°F | 3.21" |
| Feb | 41°F | 27°F | 2.11" |
| Mar | 48°F | 31°F | 2.68" |
| Apr | 56°F | 37°F | 1.91" |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 2.14" |
| Jun | 72°F | 51°F | 2.17" |
| Jul | 83°F | 57°F | 0.73" |
| Aug | 83°F | 56°F | 0.77" |
| Sep | 74°F | 48°F | 0.81" |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.02" |
| Nov | 44°F | 32°F | 3.34" |
| Dec | 36°F | 26°F | 3.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hayden
Uninsured
9.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hayden's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kootenai Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Coeur D'Alene
Northwest Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.7 mi away · Post Falls
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hayden
Hayden's student/teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hayden (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 2,619 students · in-state tuition $3,528 · 31% graduate · median earnings $42,513 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, 77 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hayden
Hayden has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (77 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
77 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hayden
Community Library Network - Hayden
8385 N Government Wy, Hayden
Cities Near Hayden
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hayden?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hayden FAQ
Is Hayden, Idaho affordable?⌄
Hayden's median rent is $1,733/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $82,958/year. Median home value is $494,500.
Is Hayden, Idaho safe?⌄
Hayden is policed by the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 144 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 622 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hayden, Idaho?⌄
Kootenai County, which includes Hayden, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hayden, Idaho?⌄
The cost of living in Hayden is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,733/month and median household income is $82,958/year. The median home value is $494,500. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hayden, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Hayden is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from