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Living in Hayden, ID
Explore Hayden and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.6 / 10
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Hayden at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population16,338
Median Household Income$82,958
Median Home Value$494,500
Median Gross Rent$1,733
Median Age42.1
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment3.1%
Work From Home20.7%
Homeownership75.0%
Housing Vacancy1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Hayden is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Hayden and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Hayden
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$494,500
Median Gross Rent$1,733
Homeownership75.0%
Housing Vacancy1.8%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Hayden, ID
Median Household Income$82,958
Unemployment3.1%
Work From Home20.7%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Hayden and how households are structured
Population16,338
Median Age42.1
Average Household Size2.6
Hayden is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Hayden
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Hayden point to warm summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, moderate annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High82.8°F
Average Winter Low26.2°F
Annual Rainfall25.4 in.
Annual Snowfall27.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Hayden
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Hayden is located in Kootenai County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Kootenai County.
County Intelligence
Hayden & Kootenai County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Hayden is located in Kootenai County, Idaho.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Hayden.
Current NarrowTheList data for Hayden shows a population of about 16,338. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Kootenai County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Hayden.
For someone considering a move to Hayden, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.